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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 4,002 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,002 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,534 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 03 at the 3W2 Put In Bay Airport. The aircraft, a DV20, took off with a takeoff distance of 92 feet, which accounted for 5% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 53 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 330 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 12 knots and a headwind of 6 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the 3W2 Put In Bay Airport. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 666 feet above sea level to 1,224 feet, an increase of 559 feet, in just 1 minute. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36 at KPCW Carl R Keller Field was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 358.0 degrees at an altitude of 114 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 36 was notable for a threshold speed that was excessively high at 77 knots, but the touchdown distance was good at 1,533 feet. However, the touchdown speed of 59 knots was too fast, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -72 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 330 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 12 knots. The total landing distance was 2,187 feet, which accounted for 55% of the runway.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 2 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used 3 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as DV20, successfully landed at KPCW Carl R Keller Field, achieving a score of 95.0%. The final approach to runway 36 was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 358.0° at an altitude of 114 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway, which has a length of 4,002 feet. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 77 knots, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to slow down more before touchdown.
The touchdown distance was good, measuring 1,533 feet, which is a reasonable distance for a landing on a runway of this length. However, the touchdown speed was reported as too fast at 59 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been able to slow down more before touchdown. The touchdown rate, on the other hand, was excellent at -72 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 54°F and winds of 13 knots from 330°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots.
The total landing distance, including rollout, was 2,187 feet, which is 55% of the runway length. This is a reasonable distance, considering the wind conditions and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was also reported as very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score of 95.0%. However, there are some areas for improvement, including reducing the threshold speed and touchdown speed to more optimal levels.
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