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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 728 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 728 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 86 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA42, then departed from runway 05 at KBCT Boca Raton Airport. The takeoff distance was 94 meters, which accounted for 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 73 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile west of Highland Beach, Florida, and ascended from 1,018 feet above sea level to 1,361 feet above sea level, an increase of 344 feet in less than 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The enroute level cruise then began 1 mile south west of Highland Beach and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The aircraft then started its enroute descent 1 mile west of KBCT Boca Raton Airport, descending from 1,788 feet above sea level to 1,275 feet above sea level, a decrease of 513 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. Another enroute level cruise started 2 miles north of Sandalfoot Cove and lasted for 153 minutes, covering 69 nautical miles.
The enroute descent then began 2 miles east of Everglades City, descending from 1,348 feet above sea level to 622 feet above sea level, a decrease of 726 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another enroute level cruise 1 mile north of Chokoloskee, lasting for 4 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 15 at X01 Everglades Airpark was made from the north west, heading 151.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 661 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 85 meters, a touchdown speed of 71 knots, and a touchdown rate of -338 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were 15 degrees Celsius.
The total landing distance was 148 meters, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 84 nautical miles, taking approximately 45 minutes, and the aircraft used 25 kilograms of fuel.
The DA42 aircraft successfully landed at X01 Everglades Airpark, achieving a high score of 97.0%. The final approach was conducted from the northwest, heading 151.0° at 1 nautical mile and 661 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated precise control and navigation skills, ultimately landing on runway 15.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 74 knots was also adhered to, which is a critical factor in ensuring a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown distance of 85 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 71 knots was slightly below the threshold speed, further contributing to a safe and controlled landing.
The touchdown rate of -338 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled descent and a stable aircraft. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a consistent and accurate heading during the final approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C, did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 148 meters was only 20% of the runway length, which is an impressive achievement. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of overrunning the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise. The DA42 aircraft performed well, and the landing was a testament to the capabilities of the aircraft and the pilot's ability to operate it safely and effectively.
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