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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 1,567 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 646 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT) took approximately 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 28, utilizing 62% of the 1,567-meter runway to achieve a takeoff distance of 973 meters. Liftoff speed was reached at 114 knots, as the aircraft lifted off into the local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 14°C and a negligible wind of 1 knot from 176°.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute phase, it began its initial climb overhead Sevierville, Tennessee, increasing its altitude from 1,981 feet above sea level to 4,061 feet above sea level in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb rate was impressive, with an increase of 2,080 feet in a short period. Later, the aircraft initiated its enroute descent, reducing its altitude from 4,049 feet above sea level to 2,389 feet above sea level in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 28 at KGKT was conducted from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 276.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,340 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 28 at KGKT was notable for its perfect runway touchdown alignment, despite the aircraft touching down 223 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 105 knots was slightly above the target, while the touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute was excellent. The local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 14°C and a negligible wind of 1 knot from 183°. The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, covering a distance of 8 minutes, and the aircraft utilized 46 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The final approach to runway 28 at KGKT Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport from the east was initiated at 2 nm and 1,340 ft above ground level, heading 276.0°. The aircraft, Cockspur PH100, maintained a steady descent, but the approach quality was slightly compromised by a threshold height that was well above the target, indicating a higher-than-desired rate of descent.
As the aircraft touched down 223 meters beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 105 kt was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -72 fpm was excellent, demonstrating precise control and a smooth touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The threshold speed of 124 kt was also too high, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown process. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 14 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 183°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The overall performance of the Cockspur PH100 during the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 81.4%. While there were some areas for improvement, such as the approach quality and threshold speed, the aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the touchdown and rollout phases. The rollout was likely smooth and controlled, given the excellent touchdown rate and perfect runway alignment.
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