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In the last part of the flare, hold a little more back pressure to fully arrest the sink before the mains touch down.
What happened: Threshold speed and height were within limits, and the flare began on time and arrested the sink normally; even so, the touchdown rate was 151 fpm, a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smooth, gentle rate at touchdown
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 300 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,567 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 316 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Sedona Airport (KSEZ), the Cessna C172 began its takeoff roll on runway 21. The aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 64 kt, achieving lift-off in a distance of 545 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 6 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from a direction of 209°.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an initial altitude of 5,341 ft above sea level to a cruising altitude of 5,610 ft. This climb phase was accomplished in a mere 1 minute, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile and increasing its altitude by 269 ft. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 3 minutes while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 21 was initiated from a heading of 224.0°, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 449 ft above ground level.
The Cessna C172 touched down on runway 21 with a touchdown speed of 56 kt, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 308 meters was also satisfactory, accounting for 20% of the runway length. The aircraft's touchdown rate of -298 ft per minute was slightly above the target, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, maintaining perfect alignment. The total landing distance of 721 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The flight concluded with a total distance of 7 nautical miles, a flight time of 6 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 2 kg.
The Cessna C172 touched down smoothly on runway 21 at KSEZ Sedona Airport, with a good threshold height and a slight overshoot on threshold speed, coming in at 63 kt, just above the target. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, with a touchdown distance of 308 meters, well within the expected range. The touchdown speed of 56 kt was also satisfactory, indicating a well-executed flare.
The touchdown characteristics were generally good, with a fair touchdown rate of -298 fpm, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the overall safety of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment as it decelerated to a stop. The total landing distance of 721 meters, accounting for 46% of the runway length, was well within the expected range. Overall, the landing was a credit to the pilot's skill and experience, earning a score of 99.0%.
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