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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 282 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the departure roll from runway 33 at MYCC Cat Cay Airport, where the aircraft, an HU-16 Albatross, took off with a takeoff distance of 472 meters, which was 85% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 86 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 14 knots at 133 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 14-knot tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 2 miles northwest of MYCC Cat Cay Airport, heading towards North Cat Cay in the Bimini District of the Bahamas. The climb started at an altitude of 1,020 feet above sea level and reached 1,795 feet above sea level, an increase of 775 feet, in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
After completing the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 5 miles southwest of Alice Town in the Bimini District. This phase lasted for 144 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 16 nautical miles. The cruise phase was characterized by a steady altitude, with no significant changes in altitude or airspeed.
As the aircraft approached the end of its flight, it began its final approach to landing, which started 21 miles west of Alice Town. The approach was made from an altitude of 1,780 feet above ground level, and the aircraft descended to a height of 1 foot above ground level in just 5 seconds, a decrease of 43 feet. The touchdown speed was 82 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was firm at -312 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 282 meters.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots at 128 degrees, resulting in a 5-knot crosswind and a 5-knot tailwind. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 21 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 194 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The HU-16 Albatross aircraft successfully completed its landing at a location 21 miles west of Alice Town in the Bimini District of the Bahamas. The final approach was executed from an altitude of 1,780 feet above ground level (agl) to a mere 1 nautical mile (nm) away from the landing site. This indicates a precise and controlled descent, showcasing the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft.
As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it descended from a mere 43 feet agl to the ground in a remarkably short period of 5 seconds. This rapid descent suggests that the pilot was able to expertly manage the aircraft's speed and altitude to ensure a smooth landing. The touchdown speed of 82 knots was deemed good, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's speed to match the landing conditions.
The touchdown rate of -312 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, which is a desirable characteristic in a landing. A firm touchdown rate helps to minimize the impact on the aircraft's landing gear and ensures a stable platform for the passengers. The touchdown distance of 282 meters was also considered good, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's speed and altitude to ensure a safe and efficient landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and winds of 8 knots at 128 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 5 knots, which is relatively minimal and should not have presented any significant challenges for the pilot. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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