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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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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: no landing flap set, off the runway's 3° glideslope, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 480 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 480 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 121 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield, a small airfield located in Scotland. The DA40-NG aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 273 meters, which was 50% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 65 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it encountered local weather conditions of 15°C temperature and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 269°. The aircraft continued to climb, reaching an altitude of 2,429 feet above sea level (asl) after a short distance of 2 nautical miles. This climb phase was completed in just 2 minutes, demonstrating the aircraft's impressive rate of ascent.
Once the initial climb phase was complete, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 2,429 feet asl. This cruise phase lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, allowing the pilot to assess the aircraft's performance and navigate through the surrounding airspace.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent phase, starting 3 miles south of Tighnabruaich, a small town located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The descent was a gradual one, with the aircraft losing 1,656 feet in altitude over a distance of 8 nautical miles, taking 4 minutes to complete. This phase of the flight was carefully managed to ensure a smooth and controlled descent.
The final approach to runway 09 at X6BU Bute was made from the west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 82.0° and an altitude of 921 feet above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at this point were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle tailwind of 5 knots from a direction of 264°.
The landing itself was a successful one, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 56 knots and a distance of 119 meters. The touchdown rate was a perfect 12 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The total landing distance was 436 meters, which was 91% of the runway's length.
Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out of the runway, maintaining a very good alignment. The total flight distance was 18 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 30 kilograms of fuel during the flight, demonstrating its efficiency and performance capabilities.
The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed at X6BU Bute, achieving an impressive score of 84.8%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 82.0° at 1 nautical mile and 921 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision as it descended onto runway 09, which has a length of 480 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 65 knots. This indicates that the pilot managed to maintain a controlled descent and touchdown speed. The touchdown distance of 119 meters was also within acceptable limits, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely onto the runway.
The touchdown speed of 56 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of 12 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 264°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 0 knots and a tailwind component of 5 knots. The total landing distance of 436 meters was 91% of the runway length, which is a respectable achievement.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and ensured a safe and stable exit from the runway. Overall, this landing demonstrates the pilot's proficiency and skill in navigating the DA40-NG aircraft safely and efficiently.
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