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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,094 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 695 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27 at San Diego International Airport (KSAN). The aircraft, a Cessna Longitude, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 122 knots, requiring only 40 meters, or 2% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 2 miles west of KSAN. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,220 feet above sea level to 4,906 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft leveled off and entered a cruise phase, lasting 10 minutes and covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place 3 miles south of La Jolla, California, and provided the aircraft with a stable and efficient flight path.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent overhead La Presa, California. The descent was equally impressive, with the aircraft dropping from 4,905 feet to 1,244 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. This rapid descent allowed the aircraft to reach its final approach configuration in a timely manner.
The final approach to runway 27 at KSAN was made from the east, with the aircraft flying a heading of 286.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,220 feet above ground level. The approach was characterized by a good threshold height, with the aircraft touching down well beyond the threshold.
The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 103 knots and a rate of -171 feet per minute. The touchdown point was 270 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,419 meters, or 68% of the runway's length.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 32 nautical miles, and the flight used 262 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was characterized by a series of impressive climbs, descents, and landings, demonstrating the capabilities of the Cessna Longitude aircraft.
The Cessna Longitude aircraft successfully landed at San Diego International Airport (KSAN) on runway 27, achieving a high score of 97.1%. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 286.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,220 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to the runway was precise, with a good threshold height and a well-above-target threshold speed of 121 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 270 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 103 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -171 feet per minute (fpm) was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C. The total landing distance of 1,419 meters was 68% of the runway length, which is a relatively efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Cessna Longitude aircraft demonstrated excellent landing skills, with a high score and a safe, efficient landing at San Diego International Airport. The pilot's ability to maintain a good threshold height, touchdown speed, and touchdown rate, combined with the aircraft's precise alignment with the runway, contributed to a successful landing.
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