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Fixing the bounce
Fast at the threshold, normal flare, and the runway seems to refuse the aircraft. The instinctive fix - pushing it on - causes the next one. A fast aircraft forced onto the runway touches nosewheel-first or nearly so. The tell is a touchdown that feels soft followed by a bounce that steepens. Pilots fix the bounce recovery; the cause was the 10 knots at the threshold.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 81 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen aircraft, a lightweight and versatile plane. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway at EGPE Inverness Airport took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll began on runway 23, and the takeoff distance was 134 meters, which accounted for only 7% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 35 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the takeoff process relatively smooth. The enroute climb began as the aircraft departed EGPE Inverness Airport and climbed from an altitude of 147 feet above sea level to 218 feet, an increase of 71 feet, over a distance of 2 nautical miles in 2 minutes.
As the aircraft approached the final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, it was heading southwest at an altitude of 188 feet above ground level. The landing was executed from the south-west, with a heading of 49.0° at 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing distance was 79 meters, which was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed was 24 knots. The touchdown rate was also good at -159 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 11°C and a wind speed of 12 knots from a direction of 195°. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a tailwind of 10 knots, which presented a slight challenge to the pilot. However, the pilot successfully managed the landing, and the total landing distance was 179 meters, which accounted for only 10% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight, indicating an extremely efficient operation. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, and the pilot demonstrated excellent control and handling of the aircraft.
The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a pioneering aircraft, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing its capabilities in various conditions. The pilot's approach to runway 05 from the south-west, heading 49.0° at 0 nm and 188 ft above ground level (agl), demonstrated a high level of precision and control.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a distance of 79 m, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 24 kt was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had maintained control throughout the descent. The touchdown rate of -159 fpm was also satisfactory, suggesting that the aircraft had landed smoothly and without any significant impact.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 11 °C and a wind speed of 12 kt from 195°. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 kt and a tailwind of 10 kt, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The threshold speed of 29 kt was well below the target, indicating that the pilot had taken necessary precautions to avoid stalling the aircraft.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft during the landing phase. The total landing distance of 179 m was only 10% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had made a smooth and controlled landing.
Overall, the landing of the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen at EGPE Inverness Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance in various conditions, including wind and temperature, was also noteworthy, showcasing its capabilities as a pioneering aircraft.
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