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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 5,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,712 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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Departure from The 2A Ranch Airport, Ormond Beach, Florida, began with a smooth departure roll on runway 28. The Icon A5 aircraft accelerated rapidly, reaching liftoff speed of 60 kt in a short distance of 567 ft, which accounted for only 17% of the available runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 89 °F and a gentle headwind of 5 kt, contributed to a favorable takeoff environment.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into a steady enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 1,051 ft asl in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nm. The climb rate was impressive, with a gain of 462 ft in a short period. Following the initial climb, the aircraft leveled off and entered a 5-minute cruise phase, covering a distance of 8 nm. The subsequent descent from 1,262 ft asl to 465 ft asl, a decrease of 797 ft in 2 minutes, was executed smoothly, and the aircraft leveled off again for a brief period before commencing the final approach to landing on the Halifax River.
The final approach was characterized by a steady descent from 47 ft agl to 0 ft agl, with a touchdown speed of 44 kt and an excellent touchdown rate of -50 fpm. The touchdown point was located at the far end of the available runway, indicating a long rollout. Following touchdown, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 1 minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 16 nm, and the aircraft used 4 lbs of fuel during the 12-minute flight.
The final approach to landing ground Halifax River was conducted from 1 nm to 1 nm at a height of 66 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a descent from 47 ft agl to 0 ft agl achieved in 37 seconds, resulting in a descent rate of approximately 1.3 ft/s. This descent rate was consistent with the recommended approach speed for the aircraft.
As the aircraft touched down on Halifax River, the touchdown speed of 44 kt was within the acceptable range, indicating a good touchdown. The touchdown rate of -50 fpm was also excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown point was located very far down the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway. This may indicate a slight over-rotation or a longer-than-expected landing roll.
The landing rollout on Halifax River was completed at an altitude of 0 ft asl, with a distance of 214 ft covered. The centreline alignment was maintained throughout the rollout, with no deviations noted. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 89 °F and a wind of 9 kt at 210 °, resulted in a crosswind of 5 kt and a headwind of 8 kt. Overall, the landing performance scored 71.3%, indicating a satisfactory but not exceptional landing.
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