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Monitor your speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,975 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,414 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C aircraft. The aircraft began its journey at Theodore Francis Green State Airport (KPVD) in Rhode Island, where it took off from runway 23. The takeoff distance covered 57% of the runway, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 114 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 66°F temperature and a wind speed of 31 knots at 329 degrees. The crosswind was 27 knots, and the tailwind was 15 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile west of Warwick, Rhode Island, and the aircraft climbed from 428 feet above sea level to 20,247 feet above sea level, an increase of 19,819 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 46 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 15 miles southeast of New Shoreham, Rhode Island, and lasted for 58 minutes, covering a distance of 870 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 45 miles east of Orchid, Florida, and descended from 20,878 feet above sea level to 3,435 feet above sea level, a decrease of 17,443 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 80 nautical miles.
The aircraft then underwent several enroute climbs and descents, including a climb from 3,599 feet above sea level to 4,096 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles, and a descent from 4,080 feet above sea level to 2,632 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10L at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) was made from the west, heading 91.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,269 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,420 feet and a touchdown speed of 109 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -77 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 82°F temperature and a wind speed of 17 knots at 90 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 17 knots. The total landing distance was 3,251 feet, which was 41% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,034 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 90 minutes. The aircraft used 15,523 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas successfully landed at KPBI Palm Beach International Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 91.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,269 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions. The temperature was a pleasant 82°F, and the wind was blowing at 17 knots from a direction of 90°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind of 1 knot and a significant headwind of 17 knots, which the pilot effectively managed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 127 knots, but still within a safe margin. The touchdown distance of 1,420 feet was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 109 knots was well within the acceptable range. Most impressively, the aircraft's touchdown rate was an excellent -77 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The aircraft's alignment with the runway during touchdown was perfect, and the rollout alignment after touchdown was also spot on. The total landing distance of 3,251 feet was only 41% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities. The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas performed flawlessly, and the landing was a success in every aspect.
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