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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,506 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,869 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The XCub aircraft departed from runway 24 at 0L9 Echo Bay, taking off with a distance of 864 feet, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 55 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 347°, resulting in a 4-knot crosswind and no headwind.
As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 2 miles west of 0L9 Echo Bay Overton, Nevada. The climb took place from an initial altitude of 2,614 feet above sea level to a final altitude of 4,588 feet, representing an increase of 1,974 feet over a period of 3 minutes and covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 8 miles southwest of 0L9 Echo Bay Overton and involved a decrease in altitude from 4,531 feet to 3,845 feet, a reduction of 687 feet over 2 minutes and a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 12 miles southwest of 0L9 Echo Bay Overton and lasted for 14 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17R at KHND Henderson Executive Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 181.0° at 1 nautical mile and 392 feet above ground level. The landing took place on a runway with a length of 6,506 feet, and the threshold height was well above the target, while the threshold speed was good at 54 knots.
The touchdown point was 412 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 39 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -32 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 52°F and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 191°, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
The total landing distance was 2,537 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 39 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 23 minutes, during which the aircraft used -1 pound of fuel.
The XCub aircraft successfully landed at KHND Henderson Executive Airport, achieving an impressive score of 88.8%. The final approach to runway 17R was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 181.0° at 1 nm and 392 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, ensuring a smooth and stable approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 412 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 39 kn was well within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and managed the descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -32 fpm was also perfect, signifying a gentle and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 52°F and a wind speed of 0 kn from 191°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even more challenging. The runway length of 6,506 ft provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 2,537 ft was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had executed a precise and controlled approach, minimizing the amount of runway required to land and roll out. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process.
Overall, the XCub aircraft's landing at KHND Henderson Executive Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control. The high score of 88.8% reflects the precision and accuracy of the landing, making it a notable achievement in aviation.
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