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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,970 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,992 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport, where the aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, took off with a takeoff distance of 1,715 ft, which is 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 82 kt. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 84 °F and a wind speed of 16 kt at 260 °, resulting in a 1 kt crosswind and a 16 kt headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb overhead Gypsum, Colorado. The climb started at an altitude of 7,390 ft above sea level and reached 9,346 ft above sea level, an increase of 1,956 ft in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nm. The climb was a smooth and efficient one, allowing the aircraft to reach its desired altitude quickly.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 2 miles southeast of KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport. The descent was from 9,387 ft above sea level to 7,654 ft above sea level, a decrease of 1,733 ft in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nm. The descent was also a smooth and controlled one, allowing the aircraft to reach its desired altitude without any issues.
As the aircraft approached the airport, it began its final approach to runway 25 from the east, heading 265.0 ° at 3 nm and 1,174 ft above ground level. The landing was smooth and controlled, with the touchdown point being 527 ft beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 63 kt, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -118 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 82 °F and a wind speed of 17 kt at 260 °, resulting in a 1 kt crosswind and a 17 kt headwind. The total landing distance was 2,516 ft, which is 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking just 1 minute and covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 10 nm, and the flight took 8 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 11 lbs of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a smooth and efficient one, with the aircraft performing well in various phases of flight.
The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport, achieving a score of 93.5%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 265.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,174 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 25, which has a length of 7,970 feet.
Upon landing, the threshold height was found to be above the target, indicating that the aircraft touched down slightly higher than intended. However, the threshold speed was only slightly above the target at 77 knots, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and managed the descent effectively. The touchdown point was 527 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively safe distance considering the runway length.
The touchdown speed of 63 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -118 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable approach and align the aircraft with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and a headwind of 17 knots. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, which made the landing even more manageable. The total landing distance of 2,516 feet was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and the runway length.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and aligned it with the centerline of the runway. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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