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Departure
Start bringing the nose up as the speed reaches 67 kt, not after it.
What happened: You started the rotation at 94 kt, 27 kt past the 67 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 67 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed back to 70 kt well before the gate.
What happened: Approach was fast through the stabilisation gate, and the threshold was crossed at 78 kt against the 70 kt target. Carrying that extra speed in usually carries the touchdown long, which it did here at 504 m against the 457 m target.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 70 kt at the threshold
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 · 13 stages, 13 in the score
Events
Events
Events
The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: wings 18° of bank, against a 10° limit and speed 45 kt FAST on the reference speed of 70 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 504 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 96 kt in a distance of 1,359 meters, which represented 55% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 20 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed with precision, requiring a distance of less than 1 nm in 15 seconds. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway and covering a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was flown at a steady pace, covering 2 nm in 43 seconds. The base leg turn was completed with ease, with the aircraft aligning itself for a final approach to runway 23 from the north-east.
The final approach was characterized by a smooth descent, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 231.0° at 0 nm and 161 ft above ground level. The landing was executed flawlessly, with the touchdown point located 69 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 60 kt was within the target range, and the touchdown rate of -78 fpm was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, reflecting the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The total flight distance of 6 nm was covered in 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 6 kg.
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 231.0° at 0 nm and 161 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a well-controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, reaching 79 kt, which may have been due to the aircraft's weight or configuration.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it performed well, with a touchdown speed of 60 kt and an excellent touchdown rate of -78 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The touchdown point was 69 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a minor deviation but still within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The overall performance of the aircraft was impressive, with a score of 98.9%. The rollout was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. The crew's skill and experience were evident in their ability to manage the aircraft's speed and descent, resulting in a safe and efficient landing. Overall, the landing was a credit to the crew's professionalism and the aircraft's capabilities.
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