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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,486 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,486 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 213 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Aircraft departed from MMML Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada in Mexicali, Mexico, where it initiated a departure roll on runway 28. The takeoff distance of 422 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway, was achieved at a liftoff speed of 78 knots. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16°C, a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, and a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it ascended from 952 feet above sea level to 7,993 feet, a vertical gain of 7,041 feet, over a distance of 16 nautical miles in 7 minutes. The climb was followed by a level cruise phase, which lasted 13 minutes and covered 37 nautical miles. The aircraft then began a series of descents, with the first descent from 8,000 feet to 5,879 feet, a decrease of 2,121 feet, over a distance of 5 nautical miles in 2 minutes. The subsequent level cruise phases and descents were characterized by a series of short, controlled descents, with the final descent from 4,597 feet to 2,127 feet, a decrease of 2,470 feet, over a distance of 11 nautical miles in 5 minutes.
The aircraft then entered the final approach phase, aligning with runway 29 at MMES Aeropuerto Internacional de Ensenada from the southeast. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance, with a touchdown speed of 63 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -379 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 769 meters, accounting for 52% of the runway. Following a perfect runway rollout alignment, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing a total flight distance of 94 nautical miles in 42 minutes and consuming 137 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna 208B touched down smoothly on runway 29 at MMES Aeropuerto Internacional de Ensenada, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's descent from 1,260 feet above ground level (agl) to the threshold height was well-managed, with a good threshold speed of 64 knots achieved. The touchdown distance of 212 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 63 knots was also satisfactory.
The touchdown characteristics were firm, with a rate of -379 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a light headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The aircraft's ability to maintain a steady heading of 304.0 degrees during the approach was also noteworthy.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the centerline. The total landing distance of 769 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision and control, resulting in a score of 98.3%.
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