Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Hold the approach angle
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 12 stages, 12 scored
Events
Events
Events
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 2,195 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,195 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,101 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 36 at Kelleys Island Land Field, where the aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, accelerated down the 445-foot takeoff distance, which represented 25% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 70 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft lifted off, it began its enroute climb, commencing just one mile north of the departure field. The climb was steep, with an increase of 335 feet in altitude from 1,583 feet above sea level to 1,918 feet above sea level, all within less than one minute and covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. This rapid ascent allowed the aircraft to quickly gain altitude and establish a stable climb.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, which began two miles north of the departure field. This cruise phase lasted for three minutes and covered a distance of five nautical miles, providing a stable and efficient flight path.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 01 at CYPT Pelee Island Airport. The approach was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 338.0 degrees at a distance of four nautical miles and an altitude of 1,104 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed on runway 01, which had a length of 2,195 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was achieved at 62 knots. The touchdown point was located very far down the runway, using more than 50% of the available runway. However, the touchdown speed of 54 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -39 feet per minute was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 8 knots from 43 degrees. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was also 6 knots.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful one, covering a total distance of 10 nautical miles in seven minutes while consuming 5 pounds of fuel. The aircraft performed well throughout the flight, with a good takeoff, a steep and efficient climb, a stable cruise, and a well-executed landing.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at CYPT Pelee Island Airport, achieving a score of 95.6%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 338.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,104 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 01, which has a length of 2,195 feet.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the approach, maintaining a suitable threshold height. The threshold speed was also within the acceptable range at 62 knots. However, the touchdown point was slightly long, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway. This may indicate that the pilot could have made a slightly earlier touchdown to better utilize the runway length.
Despite the slightly long touchdown point, the touchdown speed of 54 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -39 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect. This suggests that the pilot maintained control and managed the descent effectively. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained the correct heading and alignment during the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and a wind speed of 8 knots at 43°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 6 knots, which is relatively light and should not have significantly impacted the landing. Overall, the pilot demonstrated good skills and control during the landing, achieving a high score of 95.6%.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values