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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 5,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 981 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a Cessna 414A aircraft, departing from runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Upon departure, the aircraft took off from runway 23, utilizing 42% of the runway's length, which is 2,110 feet. The liftoff speed was recorded at 95 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 81°F and a wind speed of 19 knots from a direction of 181°. This resulted in a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 16 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The climb took place from an altitude of 648 feet above sea level to 625 feet above sea level, resulting in an increase of 23 feet in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
Upon reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The approach was made from the north, heading in a direction of 200.0°, at an altitude of 205 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing was executed on runway 23, which has a length of 5,004 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 86 knots. The touchdown distance was 972 feet, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 78 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate of -86 feet per minute was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 80°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 181°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 10 knots. The total landing distance was 1,864 feet, which is 37% of the runway's length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 12 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used -1 pound of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 414A aircraft successfully landed at KSFZ North Central State Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 200.0° at an altitude of 205 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 86 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 972 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. However, the touchdown speed of 78 knots was slightly faster than recommended, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to prioritize a smooth touchdown over a slower speed.
The landing rate of -86 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a consistent heading and altitude during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 80°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from 181°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 10 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly faster touchdown speed. Despite this, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,864 feet was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout and had brought it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner. Overall, the landing was a success, demonstrating the pilot's skill and experience in executing a safe and efficient approach and landing.
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