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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,602 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,093 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 area to the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota with the registration N19038, then departed from runway 13 at KPVU Provo-Utah Lake International Airport. The takeoff distance was 4,815 feet, which accounted for 56% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 69 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it reached an altitude of 5,020 feet above sea level. From there, it began an enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and continued for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 6,277 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,257 feet. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 31 degrees Fahrenheit.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. This phase was also conducted overhead Provo, Utah. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile south east of Orem, Utah. The descent took 2 minutes to complete, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles, and resulted in a decrease in altitude from 6,245 feet to 4,935 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft approached the airport, it began its final approach to runway 13, which was conducted from the north west. The aircraft was at an altitude of 428 feet above ground level and was 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions at the time of the approach were characterized by a temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
The aircraft landed on runway 13, with a touchdown distance of 1,090 feet, which was considered good. The touchdown speed was 69 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -49 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total landing distance was 2,145 feet, which accounted for 25% of the runway length.
The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, and the flight took 10 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 6 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled climb, cruise, and descent, as well as a good landing.
The Piper PA28-236 Dakota aircraft, registration N19038, successfully landed at KPVU Provo-Utah Lake International Airport with a score of 95.5%. The final approach was initiated from the northwest, heading 146.0° at 1 nautical mile and 428 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft was on a precise course for a smooth landing on runway 13, which has a length of 8,602 feet.
The pilot maintained a good threshold height, adhering to the standard procedures for a safe landing. The threshold speed of 79 knots was also met, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 69 knots, and the touchdown distance was 1,090 feet, which is considered good. The touchdown rate of -49 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 30°F, which may have presented some challenges for the pilot. However, the pilot's skills and experience likely helped to mitigate any potential issues. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 2,145 feet was only 25% of the runway length, which is an excellent performance. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of the Piper PA28-236 Dakota aircraft, registration N19038, was a success, with a score of 95.5%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the landing process, and the aircraft performed well in the challenging weather conditions.
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