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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,475 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 134 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Kastoria National Airport Aristotle, the Cessna 208B took to the skies from runway 30, utilizing 481 meters, or 17% of the available runway, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 79 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15°C, with a negligible wind of 1 knot from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it began its ascent from 3,034 feet above sea level, reaching 10,732 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, totaling 7,697 feet. Following a 25-minute cruise, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 10,732 feet and covered 78 nautical miles, the descent phase commenced over Nea Agathoupoli. The aircraft descended from 10,998 feet to 1,403 feet in 15 minutes, covering 30 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was marked by a notable decrease in altitude, totaling 9,596 feet.
The final approach to runway 16 at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport was executed from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 166.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,379 feet above ground level. The landing was characterized by a threshold speed slightly below the target of 62 knots, with a touchdown distance of 127 meters, or 24% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 61 knots was within acceptable limits, while the touchdown rate of -404 feet per minute was slightly harder than desired. The aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the rollout alignment was very good. Following a taxiing period of 6 minutes and a distance of 1 nautical mile, the aircraft came to rest at the designated parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 128 nautical miles and utilizing 181 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna 208B touched down on runway 16 at LGTS Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport with a score of 97.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 166.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,379 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height allowing for a smooth transition to the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 62 knots, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown process.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good characteristics, with a touchdown distance of 127 meters and a speed of 61 knots. Although the touchdown rate was hard at -404 feet per minute, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating precise control by the pilot. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 knot at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm landing environment. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 knot and 0 knots respectively.
The total landing distance of 579 meters, accounting for 24% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and direction during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 97.6%.
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