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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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One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,589 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,589 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 286 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft rolled down runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 150 kt. The takeoff distance of 1,348 meters, accounting for 54% of the runway, was achieved with a minimal margin for error. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 17 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt at 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 957 ft above sea level to 2,179 ft, a vertical increase of 1,222 ft in just 2 minutes. This climb was achieved over a distance of 7 nautical miles, demonstrating the aircraft's efficient climb performance. The enroute descent phase followed a similar trajectory, with the aircraft descending from 2,190 ft to 437 ft in 3 minutes, covering the same 7 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 23 at Groningen Airport Eelde was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 223.0° at 1 nautical mile and 404 ft above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 122 kt and a touchdown distance of 292 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -345 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 1,511 meters, accounting for 61% of the runway, was well within the acceptable limits. The aircraft's fuel consumption was notable, with a total of -2,331 kg used over the 18-nautical-mile flight, which took approximately 8 minutes to complete.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 223.0° at 1 nm and 404 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with the aircraft tracking the desired path and maintaining a stable rate of descent. The threshold height at 56 ft above ground level was slightly above the target, but the pilot's skillful management of the aircraft's altitude ensured a smooth transition to the flare.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown speed of 122 kt was well within the target range, and the touchdown distance of 292 m was good. The touchdown rate of -345 fpm was firm, but not excessive, indicating a controlled and stable touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a light wind of 1 kt from 269°, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 1,511 m, which accounted for 61% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 94.3% reflecting the pilot's skill and expertise in executing a precise and controlled landing.
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