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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Arrival
Reduce power to re-establish a normal three degree glidepath on final.
What happened: On final at the four-mile point, the approach angle was steeper than the target glidepath.
Watch for: VSI against a stable descent rate matching the glidepath angle
See Arrival Final 4
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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,982 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,435 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Vision Jet aircraft was involved in a flight from Austin Straubel International Airport, where it took 8 minutes and 4 nm to taxi from the parking area to the runway. The departure roll began on runway 36, with the takeoff distance covering 28% of the runway at 2,316 ft. The liftoff speed was reached at 97 kt. Local weather conditions at the time included a temperature of 65°F and winds of 5 kt at 220°.
The aircraft's enroute climb began overhead Hobart, Wisconsin, where it climbed 28,825 ft in 23 minutes and covered 83 nm to reach an altitude of 30,526 ft. Once it leveled out, the enroute cruise started approximately 4 miles northeast of Waterloo, lasting 42 minutes and covering a distance of 226 nm.
During a brief climb near Altoona, Iowa, the aircraft increased in altitude by 769 ft to 31,198 ft, but then began a descent over western Iowa. This descent from 31,184 ft to 2,507 ft took 15 minutes and covered 15 nm. The final approach to runway 31 at Des Moines International Airport was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 312.0° at an altitude of 4 nm and 1,598 ft above ground level.
Upon landing on runway 31, the touchdown was at 1,429 ft, with a speed of 65 kt and a descent rate of -167 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was nearly flawless, with a landing distance of 2,155 ft, 24% of the runway. The aircraft's rollout from the landing was smooth, with perfect alignment. It took only 3 minutes and less than 1 nm to taxi from the runway to the parking area.
The total distance flown on the flight was 339 nm, taking a total of 93 minutes and utilizing 585 lbs of fuel.
The Vision Jet successfully completed a landing on runway 31 at Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 31 was executed from a southeast direction, heading 312.0°, at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,598 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft to a precise location, thereby ensuring a smooth and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was impressive, with a touchdown distance of 1,429 feet, which falls within the optimal range for safe landing operations. The Vision Jet's speed at touchdown was also well-managed, coming in at a comfortable 65 knots. The touchdown rate of -167 feet per minute (fpm) is also commensurate with standard safe landing protocols.
A critical factor in any landing operation is the alignment of the aircraft with the runway, which in this instance was exceptional. The runway touchdown alignment was deemed very good, indicating that the pilot expertly maneuvered the aircraft to match the runway's orientation. This precise alignment facilitates a smoother rollout and reduces the potential for aircraft damage.
Given the local weather conditions of a moderate temperature of 66° Fahrenheit, coupled with a negligible wind speed of 3 knots at 200°, the landing conditions were near-ideal. A crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot did not pose significant challenges, and the aircraft responded well to the pilot's control inputs. This highlights the Vision Jet's responsiveness and stability in various environmental conditions.
Post-landing, the aircraft's rollout alignment was found to be perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's exceptional skill and control. The total landing distance of 2,155 feet, representing only 24% of the runway length, is a testament to the Vision Jet's efficient landing performance and the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and distance with precision. Overall, the Vision Jet's landing operation at KDSM demonstrates exemplary piloting skills and adherence to safe aviation practices.
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