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Ease off aileron input to shallow the bank in the downwind turn, keeping the turn coordinated with rudder.
What happened: In the downwind turn, bank angle built to 35°.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: a moderate, steady bank angle through the turn.
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 16 stages, 14 in the score
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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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: wings 28° of bank, against a 10° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 331 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 103 kt in 694 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and efficient turn, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 16 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn, base leg, and final turn were executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent distance and angle to the runway. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 259 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 231.0°. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on runway 23 at a speed of 82 kt and a touchdown distance of 334 m, which represented 27% of the runway's length.
The post-landing rollout was characterized by excellent alignment, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The total landing distance of 685 m was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The flight, which covered a total distance of 6 nm, utilized 6 kg less fuel than expected, resulting in a fuel-efficient operation. The aircraft's Legacy G3X GTN750XI avionics suite likely played a significant role in facilitating this efficient flight profile.
The aircraft touched down on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 95 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 334 m was also good, indicating a well-executed flare and touchdown. The touchdown speed of 82 kt was within the desired parameters, and the touchdown rate of -72 fpm was exceptional, showcasing the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.0 m from the centreline, which was a minor deviation from the ideal. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to quickly regain control of the aircraft and maintain a stable path down the runway. The total landing distance of 685 m, which accounted for 27% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range, given the prevailing wind conditions.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a wind of 3 kt at 230 °, were relatively calm, which likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind of 3 kt was minimal, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable approach and touchdown. Overall, the landing was scored 99.4%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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