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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.
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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 2,708 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,708 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 874 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at CYVV Wiarton Airport. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-3, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 1,839 feet, which was 37% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 76 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was also 2 knots. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile southwest of the airport, where the aircraft began its ascent from an altitude of 1,413 feet above sea level to 3,500 feet above sea level. This climb phase covered a distance of 7 nautical miles and took 4 minutes to complete, with the aircraft increasing its altitude by 2,087 feet.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 2 miles south of CYOL White Cloud Island Owen Sound. The descent phase saw the aircraft decrease its altitude from 3,386 feet above sea level to 973 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,412 feet, over a distance of 5 nautical miles and a duration of 3 minutes.
The final approach to runway 28 at CYOK Griffith Island was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 272.0 degrees at an altitude of 329 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was well above the target speed, at 73 knots. The touchdown distance was good, covering 871 feet of the runway, and the touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent, at -70 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as during the takeoff phase, with a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind component was 0 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 2,159 feet, which was 80% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 9 minutes. The aircraft used 71 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good control and adherence to the desired flight path.
The Douglas DC-3 aircraft successfully landed on runway 28 at CYOK Griffith Island, achieving a score of 93.2%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 272.0° at 1 nautical mile and 329 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was executed on a runway with a length of 2,708 feet, and the threshold height was reported as good. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 73 knots. This may have been due to the aircraft's approach configuration or the pilot's decision to prioritize a safe landing over a precise touchdown speed.
The touchdown distance of 871 feet was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and slow down effectively during the landing. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to flare the aircraft slightly late.
The touchdown rate of -70 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to absorb the impact of landing and maintain control. 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 favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was 3 knots, which may have helped to slow the aircraft down during the landing.
The total landing distance of 2,159 feet was 80% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop safely within the available runway distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to maintain control and slow down effectively during the landing roll.
Overall, the Douglas DC-3 aircraft demonstrated excellent landing skills and control during this landing, achieving a high score of 93.2%. The pilots' ability to navigate the aircraft safely and effectively in a variety of conditions is a testament to their training and experience.
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