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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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: five 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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,986 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 473 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Diamond DA40NG Private Charter flight departed from runway 23 at LTBW İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield. The takeoff distance was 99 meters, which was 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 49 knots. The local weather at departure was 15°C with a wind speed of 2 knots coming from 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and headwind of 2 knots.
The enroute climb started overhead LTBW İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield in Çatalca (Istanbul, Turkey). The climb was from 646 feet above sea level to 2,485 feet above sea level, covering a total of 4 nautical miles and increasing altitude by 1,840 feet in 3 minutes.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise started 4 miles northwest of Beylikduezue (Istanbul, Turkey) and lasted for 7 minutes, covering 1 nautical mile.
The enroute descent began 3 miles west of Beylikduezue (Istanbul, Turkey). The descent was from 1,960 feet above sea level to 765 feet above sea level, decreasing altitude by 1,195 feet in 2 minutes over a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Later, the enroute climb recommenced 3 miles west of Beylikduezue (Istanbul, Turkey). Climbing from 761 feet above sea level to 2,406 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles and increasing altitude by 1,645 feet in 4 minutes.
The next phase was the enroute level cruise, beginning 2 miles southeast of Beylikduezue (Istanbul, Turkey) and lasting for 19 minutes, covering 15 nautical miles.
Upon approaching LTFJ Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, a go-around was initiated at runway 06L at 0 feet above ground level. The final approach to runway 06L came from the southwest, at a heading of 64.0° from 4 nautical miles away and an altitude of 1,505 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 06L at LTFJ Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport was executed smoothly, although the touchdown speed of 56 knots was noted as excessively fast. The touchdown point was 187 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a smooth touchdown rate of -126 feet per minute. The landing distance covered was 1,037 meters, equivalent to 35% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance covered was 43 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 37 minutes. The fuel consumption for the flight was 11 kilograms.
Great job on achieving a landing score of 92.8%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the aircraft landing to see where you excelled and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, you did an excellent job with glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth and safe landing. However, the threshold speed was noted to be excessively high at 65 knots. This indicates that you may need to work on controlling your speed more effectively during the approach to ensure a safer touchdown.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you demonstrated good threshold height and excellent landing flare. Your ability to level off and smoothly transition to the landing was commendable. However, there was a note that the touchdown speed at 56 knots was excessively fast. It's important to adjust your approach speed to ensure a safe and controlled landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was smooth at -126 ft/m, which is a positive indicator of your landing technique. However, the touchdown speed was noted to be fast at 56 knots, and the touchdown point was 187 meters beyond the touchdown zone. This suggests that you may need to work on your timing and precision to ensure a more accurate touchdown within the designated zone.
Overall, your runway touchdown alignment was very good, reflecting your ability to maintain control and stability during the landing. By focusing on refining your approach speed, touchdown speed, and precision in touchdown placement, you can further improve your landing performance and aim for an even higher score in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and fine-tune your skills to become an even more proficient pilot.
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