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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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: 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.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 545 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 545 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 221 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ), the XCub began its taxi to the runway, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in under a minute. With the local weather conditions presenting a temperature of -8 °C and a moderate headwind of 3 kt, the aircraft took to the skies from runway 04, utilizing 55% of the available runway length to achieve liftoff at a speed of 67 kt. The takeoff distance of 300 meters was a testament to the aircraft's efficient performance in the given conditions.
Following a brief enroute level cruise phase, which lasted 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, the XCub began its final approach to runway 22 at Courchevel Altiport. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 340 feet above ground level, aligning itself with the runway from a heading of 229.0°. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above target at 60 kt, and a touchdown speed of 38 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 220 meters was also satisfactory, with the aircraft utilizing 57% of the available runway length. Notably, the touchdown rate of 698 feet per minute was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the XCub's runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining a stable path along the centerline. The total landing distance of 309 meters was a testament to the aircraft's efficient performance in the given conditions. The total flight distance of 6 nautical miles was completed in 4 minutes, with the aircraft consuming a mere 1 kg of fuel. The XCub's performance in the challenging winter conditions at Courchevel Altiport was impressive, demonstrating its capabilities as a reliable and efficient aircraft.
The final approach to runway 22 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport from the north east was initiated at 0 nm and 340 ft above ground level, heading 229.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 71 ft above ground level, which was well above the target. The threshold speed of 60 kt was slightly above the target, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown process.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 220 m was good, and the touchdown speed of 38 kt was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of 698 fpm was perfect, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.8 m from the centreline, which could be attributed to the crosswind conditions. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of -8 °C and wind at 11 kt from 336°, contributed to the slight deviation from the centreline.
The total landing distance of 309 m, accounting for 57% of the runway length, was reasonable considering the conditions. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft. Overall, the landing performance of the XCub was satisfactory, with a score of 82.7%. While there were some minor deviations from the target, the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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