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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach that landed joined below the 1,000 ft gate, after a go-around. The gate assessed on the earlier approach is not shown - it was not the landing's.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,501 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 135 m short of the threshold. The 2.41 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Schleswig Air Base, the aircraft began its journey with a taxiing period of six minutes, covering a distance of four nautical miles. Following a smooth departure roll from runway 23, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 156 knots, utilizing only 18% of the available runway length. The takeoff distance was 434 meters, a testament to the aircraft's efficient performance in the local weather conditions, which featured a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a moderate headwind of 17 knots.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute phase, it began a series of climbs and level cruises, navigating through the German airspace. The first notable climb started one mile south-east of Gross Rheide, where the aircraft ascended from 725 feet above sea level to 8,968 feet, an increase of 8,242 feet in just two minutes. The aircraft continued to climb and cruise, reaching a maximum altitude of 26,708 feet above sea level. The final descent phase began two miles north-east of Oberhof, where the aircraft descended from 26,705 feet to 8,062 feet, a decrease of 18,643 feet in just three minutes. The aircraft then leveled off and continued its journey, eventually beginning its final approach to runway 27 at Neuburg Air Base.
The final approach was initiated from the east, with the aircraft descending from 1,572 feet above ground level. However, a go-around was executed at 382 feet above ground level, and the aircraft subsequently touched down before the threshold. The touchdown speed was 172 knots, which was slightly faster than recommended, resulting in a heavy touchdown rate of -1,046 feet per minute. The aircraft's total landing distance was 1,269 meters, accounting for 51% of the available runway length. Following a brief taxiing period, the aircraft came to a stop, concluding its journey of 385 nautical miles, which had taken 43 minutes and utilized no fuel.
The final approach to runway 27 at ETSN Neuburg Air Base from the east was initiated at 0 nm and 1,572 ft above ground level, heading 195.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent rate and a stable airspeed. However, the aircraft touched down before the threshold, indicating a slightly aggressive approach. The touchdown speed of 172 kt was above the recommended threshold speed, contributing to a heavy touchdown rate of -1,046 fpm.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was slightly off, deviating by 4.1 meters from the centreline. This deviation was maintained throughout the rollout phase, with the aircraft remaining 11.3 meters off-centreline. The total landing distance of 1,269 meters was 51% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 27°C and a 5-knot headwind, did not significantly impact the landing.
The overall performance of the Typhoon during the landing was satisfactory, earning a score of 85.2%. While the approach and touchdown were not entirely smooth, the aircraft's handling and control during the rollout phase were adequate. The deviations from the centreline during both the touchdown and rollout phases were minor, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop within a reasonable distance.
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