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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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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.
Side view — the last 4,984 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,064 ft 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 32 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 580 feet, which accounted for 12% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 69°F temperature and a wind of 11 knots at 272 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 9 knots. The pilot successfully navigated these conditions and began the enroute climb, which started overhead KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport.
The initial climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from 837 feet above sea level to 735 feet, an increase of 102 feet in less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. This rapid climb demonstrated the aircraft's ability to quickly gain altitude. The second climb phase was more gradual, with the aircraft rising from 740 feet to 301 feet, an increase of 439 feet in 1 minute and covering 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft approached the final approach to runway 32 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, it was heading 308.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 204 feet above ground level. The pilot successfully navigated the final approach, and the aircraft landed on the runway with a touchdown distance of 1,009 feet. The touchdown speed was 43 knots, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -108 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 69°F and a wind of 11 knots at 272 degrees. The crosswind was 7 knots, and the headwind was 9 knots.
The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used 2 pounds of fuel during the flight, indicating an efficient use of resources. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and control of the aircraft throughout the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, achieving an impressive score of 85.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 308.0°. At an altitude of 204 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilot expertly guided the aircraft onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, touching down on the runway at a speed of 43 knots, which was well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 1,009 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The threshold height at 76 feet agl was slightly above the target, but this did not seem to affect the overall performance of the landing. The threshold speed of 59 knots was also within the acceptable range, further indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable approach. The smooth touchdown rate of -108 feet per minute (fpm) was another positive aspect of the landing, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 69°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from 272°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth landing. Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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