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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 305 m and 152 m above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,484 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 529 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from La Môle Airport, the aircraft began its journey on runway 06, taking off with a distance of 422 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 78 knots, with a local temperature of 24°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots. The aircraft then transitioned into a climb, commencing 1 mile south of Cogolin, and ascended from 364 meters above sea level to 7,321 meters, a vertical increase of 6,957.7 meters, in 16 minutes and covering 56 nautical miles.
The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started 9 miles southeast of Cap-d'Ail and lasted for 25 minutes, covering a distance of 119 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, commencing 3 miles northeast of Bagnone, and descended from 7,288 meters to 421 meters, a vertical decrease of 6,867.2 meters, in 16 minutes and covering 64 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 12 at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport was initiated from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 117.0° at 4 nautical miles and 381.5 meters above ground level.
The aircraft landed on runway 12, with a total landing distance of 1,121 meters, accounting for 53% of the runway length. The touchdown point was 99 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was slightly high at 88 knots. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -0.7 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 5 minutes. The total flight distance was 247 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 69 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 231 kilograms of fuel.
The final approach to runway 12 at LIPE Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport from the west was executed with a heading of 117.0° at 4 nm and 381.5 m above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 17.4 m above ground level, slightly above the target. However, the threshold speed was too high at 105 kt, indicating a need for adjustment in the approach configuration.
The aircraft touched down 99 m beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 88 kt, which was a little fast. The touchdown rate was smooth at -0.7 m/s, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating excellent pilot control and situational awareness. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22 °C and a wind of 4 kt at 90°, contributed to a relatively stable approach environment. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt, providing a favorable wind condition.
The total landing distance was 1,121 m, accounting for 53% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. Overall, the landing performance was satisfactory, with a score of 94.4%. While there were some minor deviations from the target parameters, the pilot demonstrated good control and situational awareness throughout the approach and landing phases.
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