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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 2,395 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 150 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 208B, then departed from runway 05R at Düsseldorf Airport (EDDL). The takeoff distance was 364 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 78 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 67°. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 1 knot was present. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile northeast of Düsseldorf Airport, rising from an altitude of 1,125 feet above sea level to 10,591 feet above sea level in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase started overhead Mönchengladbach Airport (EDLN), where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began overhead Ratingen, where the aircraft descended from 10,312 feet above sea level to 201 feet above sea level in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 05R at Düsseldorf Airport was made from the southwest, with a heading of 52.0° at an altitude of 76 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on the runway, which had a length of 2,395 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 72 knots. The touchdown distance was 147 meters, and the touchdown speed was 69 knots, which was slightly faster than desired. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -95 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.3 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 67°. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 1 knot was present. The total landing distance was 284 meters, which accounted for 12% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 34 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 29 minutes. The aircraft used 70 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed on runway 05R at EDDL Düsseldorf Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 52.0° at 0 nm and 76 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on the runway, which has a length of 2,395 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 72 knots. This may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to flare earlier than expected.
The touchdown distance was good, measuring 147 meters, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the touchdown speed was slightly fast at 69 knots, which may have put additional stress on the landing gear and could have affected the aircraft's ability to stop within the available runway length.
The touchdown rate was excellent, with a rate of -95 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and quickly, which is essential for maintaining control and preventing damage to the aircraft.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 4.3 meters off-centerline. This may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's heading or a miscalculation of the runway alignment.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot at 67°. There was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, which made the landing even more straightforward.
The total landing distance was 284 meters, which is only 12% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently, which is essential for maintaining safety and preventing damage to the aircraft.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its direction and speed after touchdown. This is essential for maintaining control and preventing the aircraft from veering off the runway. Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop safely and efficiently.
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