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Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 3,363 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,363 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,234 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, then departed from runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,465 feet, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Cadempino, a location in Ticino, Switzerland. The climb began at an altitude of 1,487 feet above sea level and increased to 2,287 feet, a rise of 800 feet, in just 1 minute while covering 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead Lugano and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase began overhead Melide, another location in Ticino, Switzerland. The aircraft descended from 2,342 feet to 1,865 feet, a decrease of 477 feet, in 2 minutes while covering 3 nautical miles. After the descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started overhead Morcote and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 16.0 degrees at an altitude of 576 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 64 knots and a touchdown rate of -4 feet per minute, which was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The total landing distance was 2,041 feet, which accounted for 61% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking, which took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 15 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 17 minutes. The aircraft used 9 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at LSZA Lugano Airport, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The final approach to runway 01 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 16.0° at 2 nautical miles and 576 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on the runway with a speed of 64 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 1,232 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -4 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating a gentle and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 37°F. This temperature was not extreme, allowing the pilot to maintain control and stability throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway length of 3,363 feet was sufficient for the aircraft to land safely, and the threshold height was good, providing a clear and safe path for the pilot to follow.
The total landing distance of 2,041 feet was 61% of the runway length, which is a reasonable and acceptable distance. This indicates that the pilot had managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown effectively, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 99.3%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory.
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