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Improve the touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 535 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 535 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 6 m short of the threshold. The 2.96 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Sutton on Rogue Airport took approximately 9 minutes, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 91 knots. The takeoff distance of 414 meters accounted for 77% of the available runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a moderate headwind of 9 knots from a direction of 285 degrees.
Following a brief level cruise phase, the aircraft began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 1,367 feet above sea level to 2,815 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The climb rate was satisfactory, with a vertical gain of 1,447 feet. The enroute descent phase followed a similar trajectory, with the aircraft descending from 2,830 feet to 1,386 feet in 2 minutes, also covering 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26 was initiated from the east, with the aircraft aligning itself for a heading of 271.0 degrees at an altitude of 109 feet above ground level.
The touchdown occurred before the threshold, with a speed of 94 knots, which was slightly above the recommended value. The touchdown rate was also heavy, at -1,214 feet per minute. However, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop just 39 meters down the runway, accounting for only 7% of the available length. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 8 minutes and a fuel consumption of 9 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 26 at 0OR8 Sutton on Rogue Airport from the east was initiated at 0 nm and 109 ft above ground level, heading 271.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent rate and a stable airspeed. However, the aircraft touched down before the threshold, indicating a slightly aggressive approach. The touchdown speed of 94 kt was above the recommended threshold speed, resulting in a heavy touchdown rate of -1,214 fpm.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was slightly off, deviating by 6.8 meters from the centreline. This deviation was likely due to the pilot's attempt to touch down before the threshold, which compromised the aircraft's alignment with the runway. Despite this, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the rollout phase. The total landing distance of 39 meters was 7% of the runway length, which is within acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26°C and a wind speed of 11 kt at 284°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 kt, while the headwind component was 10 kt, which helped to reduce the aircraft's ground speed and improve control during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 88.4%, indicating a good but not exceptional performance.
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