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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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 13 stages, 12 scored
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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: sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope and speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,193 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 352 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Gimpo International Airport's runway 14R, the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 62 kt in 589 meters, which accounted for 18% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local weather environment, with a temperature of 15 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a minimal crosswind and tailwind component.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it ascended from 1,043 ft above sea level to 2,299 ft, a gain of 1,256 ft in just 1 minute, while covering 2 nautical miles. This rapid climb was followed by a brief level cruise phase, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 2,299 ft for 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase commenced 1 mile northeast of Gimpo International Airport, with the aircraft descending from 2,579 ft to 784 ft in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. This descent set the stage for the final approach to runway 14R.
The Cessna Skyhawk executed a precise final approach from the northwest, aligning itself with the runway at 1 nautical mile and 699 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 48 kt, with a smooth touchdown rate of -137 fpm. The total landing distance of 520 meters, accounting for 16% of the available runway length, was well within acceptable limits. Following touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway rollout alignment, bringing the flight to a safe conclusion. The total flight distance of 14 nautical miles was achieved in 12 minutes, with no fuel consumption reported.
The Cessna Skyhawk touched down smoothly on runway 14R at RKSS Gimpo International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The approach quality was excellent, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 132.0° at 1 nm and 699 ft above ground level. The threshold height was good, allowing the pilot to maintain a safe margin above the runway surface.
As the aircraft crossed the threshold, the pilot maintained a threshold speed of 65 kt, which was slightly above the target speed. However, this did not compromise the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 351 m was good, and the touchdown speed of 48 kt was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -137 fpm was smooth, indicating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 520 m was 16% of the runway length, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. The overall performance of the landing earned the pilot a score of 97.2%, reflecting the high level of skill and expertise displayed during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. Local weather conditions, including a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270°, did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
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