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Enroute Descent scored 91.89 % — bank angle up to 50.1 ° at 80 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 96.65 %.
Start to finish · 12 stages, 10 scored
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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 917 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 917 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 52 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 08 at Saanen Airfield, LSGK. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 84 kt. The takeoff distance was 432 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway length.
As the aircraft climbed away from Saanen, it began its enroute climb, passing overhead the town. The climb was steep, with an increase of 1,210 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft leveled off at an altitude of 5,107 feet above sea level.
After a short while, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 2 miles southwest of Zweisimmen. The descent was equally steep, with a decrease of 1,589 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft descended to an altitude of 3,520 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft approached Sankt Stephan Airfield, LSTS, it began its final approach to runway 14. The approach was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 134.0 degrees at an altitude of 211 feet above ground level and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed of 66 kt and a touchdown speed of 64 kt. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was -158 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 8.2 meters off the centerline.
The total landing distance was 676 meters, which accounted for 74% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 5 kilograms of fuel.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield, achieving a score of 96.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, heading 134.0° at an altitude of 211 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 66 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have contributed to a slightly higher rate of descent. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -158 feet per minute (fpm) was considered good, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The landing distance of 676 meters was 74% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot made a smooth and efficient approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance and the runway's length.
One area for improvement was the runway touchdown position, which was misaligned by 8.2 meters from the centerline. This may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's approach or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good skills and judgment in navigating the aircraft to a safe touchdown.
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