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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 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 119 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The aircraft, a Cessna C152, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 66 kt, covering a distance of 111 m, which was 11% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 14 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from a direction of 320 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead West Milford, New Jersey. The climb was steep, with an increase in altitude of 595 ft in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This rapid ascent brought the aircraft to an altitude of 2,008 ft asl, where it leveled off and began its enroute cruise. The cruise phase lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nm, with the aircraft flying 1 mile south east of West Milford.
After completing the enroute cruise, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The approach was made from the north east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 226.0 ° and an altitude of 711 ft agl, 1 nm from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 14 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from a direction of 320 °.
The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 44 kt and a distance of 116 m, which was 20% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -108 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The aircraft then rolled out on the runway, maintaining perfect alignment, and came to a stop after a total distance of 206 m.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nm and taking less than 1 minute. The total flight distance was 5 nm, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 1 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled operations, with good weather conditions and a well-executed landing.
The Cessna C152 aircraft successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was executed from the north east, heading 226.0° at 1 nm and 711 ft above ground level (agl), showcasing precise navigation and control.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 24 with a threshold speed of 51 kt, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 116 m was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 44 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -108 fpm was smooth, further emphasizing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt at 320°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 0 kt, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions and execute a precise landing is a testament to their expertise.
The total landing distance of 206 m was only 20% of the runway length, indicating a very short landing distance. This is a significant achievement, as it demonstrates the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and descent rate to minimize the landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control during the landing.
Overall, the Cessna C152 aircraft's landing at 4N1 Greenwood Lake was a success, with a score of 98.4%. The pilot's exceptional skills and control during the final approach, landing, and rollout phases make this landing a notable achievement in aviation.
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