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Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 full 5,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,344 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 23 at the Ocean Reef Club Airport. The aircraft, a Seastar, took off with a takeoff distance of 1,459 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 96 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.
After departing the airport, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 31 nautical miles. This phase of the flight began approximately 1 mile southwest of the Ocean Reef Club Airport and took the aircraft over the waters of Key Largo, Florida.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to landing, descending from an altitude of 75 feet above ground level (agl) to touch down on the runway. The approach was made from a distance of 1 nautical mile to 1 nautical mile north-west of Miami Beach, Florida. The descent from 49 feet agl to 0 feet agl took place over a period of 15 seconds, resulting in a touchdown speed of 74 knots and a touchdown rate of -24 feet per minute (fpm), which was considered perfect.
The touchdown point was located 1 mile north-west of Miami Beach, and the aircraft used more than 50% of the available runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 175 degrees, with a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
Following touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout, which covered a distance of 2,395 feet and took approximately 3 minutes to complete. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile and taking 3 minutes to complete.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 33 nautical miles and lasted for 15 minutes, using 0 pounds of fuel.
The Seastar aircraft successfully completed its landing at Miami Beach, Florida, with a score of 68.8%. The final approach to landing was initiated from a distance of 1 nautical mile (nm) north west of the destination, at an altitude of 75 feet above ground level (ft agl). The aircraft maintained a steady descent from 75 ft agl to 1 nm, before making its final approach to touchdown.
As the Seastar approached the touchdown point, it descended from 49 ft agl to 0 ft agl in a mere 15 seconds, showcasing its impressive rate of descent. The touchdown speed of 74 knots (kn) was considered good, and the touchdown rate of -24 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. However, the touchdown point was quite far down the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway length.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F and a gentle wind of 6 kn at 175°. The crosswind component was 6 kn, while the headwind component was a mere 1 kn. Despite the slight crosswind, the Seastar's landing rollout was successful, with the aircraft coming to a stop at an altitude of 0 ft asl. The distance covered during the landing rollout was 2,395 ft, which is a relatively long distance considering the available runway length.
Overall, while the Seastar's landing was not perfect, with a score of 68.8%, it still demonstrated a high level of proficiency and control. The aircraft's ability to maintain a steady descent and touchdown at a good speed, despite the slight crosswind, is a testament to its capabilities. However, the long touchdown point and landing rollout distance may indicate some room for improvement in terms of runway management and control.
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