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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,713 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,544 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 22 at Geneva Cointrin International Airport (LSGG). The aircraft, a Cessna 208B, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 4,012 feet, which was 34% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 124 knots.
As the aircraft lifted off, it began its initial climb, taking it from 2,441 feet above sea level to 2,701 feet above sea level in less than a minute, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. This climb phase was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile, before the aircraft began its second climb phase. This time, it ascended from 2,746 feet above sea level to 4,331 feet above sea level in 3 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 3 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles, before beginning its descent phase. The descent took the aircraft from 3,923 feet above sea level to 2,856 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 04 at LSGG, flying from the southwest at a heading of 46.0 degrees and 1,363 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 470 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 53 knots, which was good, but the touchdown rate was fair at -257 feet per minute.
The landing distance covered 4,928 feet, which was 42% of the runway's length. However, the runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned from the centreline by 92 feet. The runway rollout alignment was also misaligned by 103 feet from the centreline. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than a minute, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 21 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used 104 pounds of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions during the flight were characterized by a temperature of 62°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at LSGG Geneva Cointrin International Airport, but with some notable deviations from ideal performance. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 46.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,363 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 04, which has a length of 11,713 feet, indicating that the runway was more than sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance.
The threshold height was reported as good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 70 knots. This may indicate a slight delay in the aircraft's descent or a slight increase in airspeed during the final approach. The touchdown point was 470 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 53 knots was considered good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and managed the aircraft's speed effectively during the landing.
However, the touchdown rate of -257 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair. A more ideal touchdown rate would be closer to -200 to -250 fpm, indicating a more controlled descent. The runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 92 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's heading or a miscalculation of the wind direction.
The local weather conditions were relatively calm, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component, making the landing conditions relatively straightforward. The total landing distance of 4,928 feet was 42% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also significantly misaligned by 103 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to a similar reason as the touchdown position deviation. Overall, the landing was considered successful, but with some room for improvement in terms of touchdown rate and runway alignment.
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