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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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 356 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted in a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a takeoff distance of 314 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 69 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind present. The aircraft began its enroute climb overhead EGPE Inverness Airport, rising from an altitude of 894 feet above sea level to 1,126 feet, an increase of 232 feet in just one minute, while covering a distance of three nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for five minutes and covered a distance of two nautical miles. This phase began one mile south-east of Avoch, Highland, Scotland. The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was conducted from the south-west, with the aircraft heading at 47.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,349 feet above ground level, and a distance of four nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 05 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 356 meters, which was 40% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 49 knots, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -83 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing remained the same as during takeoff, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight duration was nine minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled operations, with good performance in terms of takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 47.0°, approximately 4 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,349 feet above ground level.
Upon reaching the final approach, the pilot demonstrated a high level of proficiency by maintaining a steady speed and altitude, ultimately touching down on the runway at a speed of 66 knots, which is well within the recommended threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 356 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The landing was further enhanced by a touchdown speed of 49 knots, which is significantly lower than the threshold speed, resulting in an excellent touchdown rate of -83 feet per minute. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a high degree of control throughout the landing, resulting in a smooth and stable touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 331°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive.
The total landing distance of 724 meters, which is approximately 40% of the runway length, is a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the landing and rollout phases.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures, making it an exemplary example of a well-executed landing.
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