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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 11°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Keep easing the back pressure to let the aircraft settle from 17 ft instead of holding it level.
What happened: The sink was arrested at 17 ft and held there instead of being let down.
Watch for: Radio altimeter: continuous descent through the normal flare band to touchdown
See Arrival Landing
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 12 stages, 10 in the score
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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.
At the 300 ft gate: no landing flap set, glideslope 5.1° against the runway's 3° and centreline 5.0° off, against a 1° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 993 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT), the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll on runway 16, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 53 kt within 1,148 ft, which accounted for 24% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, ascending from 708 ft above sea level to 291 ft asl in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This initial climb phase was characterized by a rapid increase in altitude, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain height.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it eventually began its final approach to runway 34 at KRNT, descending from 250 ft above ground level (agl) to touch down on the runway. The approach was executed from the south, with a heading of 352.0°, and was marked by a smooth touchdown, with a speed of 40 kt and a touchdown rate of -154 fpm. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 61 kt. The total landing distance of 1,316 ft, which accounted for 28% of the available runway length, was within acceptable limits. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, maintaining perfect alignment, before taxiing to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm.
The Cessna Skyhawk's performance during the flight was notable for its efficiency and precision. The total flight distance of 2 nm was completed within 2 minutes, and the aircraft used 134 lbs of fuel, demonstrating its ability to conserve resources while maintaining a high level of performance. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled progression through all phases, from takeoff to landing and taxiing.
The final approach to runway 34 at KRNT Renton Municipal Airport from the south was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 352.0° at 0 nm and 250 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 61 kt was also well within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 990 ft was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 40 kt was also good. The touchdown rate of -154 fpm was within the desired parameters, indicating a controlled and stable touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The rollout phase was also executed flawlessly, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment. The total landing distance of 1,316 ft was 28% of the runway length, indicating a controlled and efficient rollout. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a score of 97.7%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, making for a smooth and successful landing.
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