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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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. These checks are the approach's score.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 327 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Groningen Airport Eelde, EHGG, commenced with a smooth departure roll on runway 23. The Grumman AA-5A Traveler accelerated down the 609-meter runway, utilizing only 24% of its available length, before lifting off at a speed of 68 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a light wind of 1 knot from 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
Following a brief enroute level cruise phase, which lasted 3 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 05 at EHGG. The approach was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft heading 50.0 degrees at an altitude of 320 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The pilot successfully executed a good threshold speed of 63 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 331 meters and a touchdown speed of 38 knots. The touchdown rate of -97 feet per minute was also excellent, indicating a well-controlled descent.
The landing was completed on runway 05, which has a length of 2,493 meters. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory. The total flight distance of 5 nautical miles was achieved in 4 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram. The local weather conditions at the time of landing featured a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a light wind of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible tailwind component.
The Grumman AA-5A Traveler touched down smoothly on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The pilot maintained a good threshold speed of 63 kt, allowing for a controlled descent onto the runway. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 331 m was also within the desired range, indicating a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 38 kt, which was consistent with the desired touchdown speed. The touchdown rate of -97 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 3.5 m, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out smoothly, with no reported issues or deviations from the centreline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270 °, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. Overall, the landing was deemed a success, with a score of 98.3% reflecting the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
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