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Begin raising the nose sooner, at 11 ft, rather than waiting until 1.5 ft.
What linked up: The flare began late at 1.5 ft, below the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter approaching 11 ft as the cue to start the flare.
Departure
Hold the nose until reaching 62 kt before rotating.
What linked up: Rotation began at 54 kt, 8 kt before the 62 kt target.
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 16 stages, 15 scored
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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. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 500 ft gate: glideslope 6.1° against the runway's 3°, centreline 1.4° off, against a 1° limit and wings 20° of bank, against a 10° limit.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,727 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 432 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at RKSS Gimpo International Airport took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 32R, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 54 knots. The takeoff distance was 522 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 229 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
Following a brief enroute level cruise that lasted less than a minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile, the aircraft began its initial climb phase, ascending from 381 feet above sea level to 1,004 feet in 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This was followed by a second level cruise phase, which lasted 3 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a second climb phase, ascending from 504 feet to 1,584 feet in 3 minutes, while covering 5 nautical miles. The climb rate was notable, with an increase of 1,080 feet in a relatively short period. The aircraft then began its descent phase, descending from 1,601 feet to 483 feet in 2 minutes, while covering 3 nautical miles.
Throughout the flight, the aircraft demonstrated a high degree of efficiency, covering a total distance of 17 nautical miles in 13 minutes, while consuming 10 kilograms of fuel. The flight profile was characterized by a series of short, efficient climbs and descents, which allowed the aircraft to maintain a relatively high altitude while minimizing fuel consumption. Overall, the flight was a testament to the capabilities of the Cessna Skyhawk, which is known for its agility and fuel efficiency.
The final approach to runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from the north was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 159.0° at 0 nm and 214 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, coming in at 108 kt, which may have been a result of the favorable wind conditions, with a 4 kt headwind and a minimal crosswind of 2 kt.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it was noted that the touchdown point was 63 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. The touchdown speed of 101 kt was also a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -191 fpm was good, suggesting a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 13 °C and a light wind, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The overall performance of the aircraft was impressive, with a final score of 99.7%. The crew's ability to maintain a good approach quality, despite the slightly high threshold speed, and the aircraft's controlled touchdown and rollout, demonstrate a high level of proficiency. The landing was executed safely and efficiently, with the aircraft coming to a stop well within the designated rollout area.
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