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Ease the touchdown by holding the back pressure through the flare rather than letting the aircraft arrive firmly onto the gear.
What happened: Landing g force ran high at 0.5 g on touchdown, and this usually carries through into the rollout, where g force ran high again at 0.9 g.
Watch for: G meter: smooth, steady loading through touchdown and rollout
The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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.
The 271 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Grumman AA-5A Traveler began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 70 kt in a distance of 785 m, which accounted for 31% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt from a direction of 223°.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it executed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 23, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 20 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was completed in 19 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's proficiency in handling the aircraft in various configurations. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 77.6° to the runway, while the downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nm in 59 seconds. The base leg turn was completed at an angle of 66.1°, and the base leg itself was covered in less than 1 nm in 33 seconds. The final turn was completed in 30 seconds, setting the aircraft up for a smooth final approach.
The Grumman AA-5A Traveler touched down on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, with a touchdown speed of 43 kt and a touchdown rate of -67 fpm, which was excellent. The touchdown distance was 274 m, accounting for 16% of the available runway length. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 404 m, and the aircraft used -2 kg of fuel during the flight, which covered a total distance of 7 nm in 4 minutes.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, heading 231.0° at 0 nm and 194 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 66 kt. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately touching down at a speed of 43 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 274 m was good, and the touchdown rate of -67 fpm was exceptional, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft remained perfectly aligned with the centreline of the runway, demonstrating precise control and a high level of pilot skill. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt, further reducing the complexity of the landing. The total landing distance of 404 m, which accounted for only 16% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the centreline of the runway. The pilot's control and coordination were evident as the aircraft slowed to a stop, demonstrating a high level of proficiency and a score of 99.2% for the landing. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach, touchdown, and rollout, with the pilot and aircraft working in harmony to achieve a safe and efficient landing.
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