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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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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 4,977 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,977 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,525 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Pesim FPV Drone Racer taking off from runway 28 at KUDD Bermuda Dunes Airport. The aircraft rolled down the runway for 1,053 feet, which accounted for 22% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 79 knots, and the aircraft quickly gained altitude.
As the aircraft climbed, it started to ascend from 1,116 feet above sea level to 4,448 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,332 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb took the aircraft 3 nautical miles north of its starting point, and it leveled off at an altitude of 4,448 feet. The aircraft then continued on its journey, cruising at a steady altitude for 27 minutes as it covered a distance of 83 nautical miles.
The aircraft's next phase of flight was a descent from 5,111 feet above sea level to 1,479 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,632 feet in just 6 minutes. This descent took the aircraft 20 nautical miles south of its previous position, and it leveled off at an altitude of 1,479 feet. The aircraft then continued on its journey, cruising at a steady altitude for 5 minutes as it covered a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 03 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport began with the aircraft flying from the southwest, heading at 44.0 degrees at an altitude of 620 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The aircraft then landed on the runway, touching down at a speed of 59 knots and a distance of 1,523 feet. The touchdown rate was perfect at -11 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 63 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 109 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 2,553 feet, which accounted for 51% of the total runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 116 nautical miles and lasted for 43 minutes. The aircraft used 45 pounds of fuel during the flight, indicating a relatively efficient use of resources. Overall, the flight was a success, with a smooth and controlled takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing.
The Pesim FPV Drone Racer successfully completed a landing at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport, achieving a high score of 96.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 44.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 620 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the drone to maintain a good threshold height, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
Upon touchdown, the drone's threshold speed was significantly above the target speed, reaching 87 knots. This indicates that the drone had sufficient energy to absorb any minor deviations from the intended landing path. The touchdown distance of 1,523 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the drone's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing process. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 59 knots was well within the target range, and the touchdown rate of -11 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 109°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the drone was able to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment, which is a testament to its stability and control systems.
The total landing distance of 2,553 feet was 51% of the runway length, indicating that the drone was able to maintain control and stability throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the drone's ability to maintain control and stability after touchdown. Overall, the Pesim FPV Drone Racer's landing at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport was a success, with the drone demonstrating its ability to navigate challenging weather conditions and maintain control and stability throughout the landing process.
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