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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 5,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,793 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Icon A5, then departed from runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The takeoff distance was a mere 35 feet, accounting for just 1% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 50 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 10 knots at 328°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile southwest of Tega Cay, South Carolina. The climb took place from an initial altitude of 1,162 feet above sea level to a final altitude of 1,080 feet, resulting in an increase of 82 feet over a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 1 minute.
The final approach to landing was initiated 2 miles east of SC08 Bethel-Lake Wylie Airport York, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 513 feet above ground level to a final altitude of 1 nautical mile. However, a go-around was subsequently executed at an altitude of 413 feet above ground level.
The aircraft then approached the runway for a second time, descending from an altitude of 51 feet above ground level to a final touchdown at 0 feet above ground level. This descent took place over a distance of 24 seconds, resulting in a perfect touchdown rate of -47 feet per minute. The touchdown speed was 45 knots, and the touchdown point was 446 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 79°F and a wind speed of 13 knots at 330°.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 5 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 3 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as Icon A5, successfully completed a landing at the Bethel-Lake Wylie Airport in York, South Carolina. The final approach to landing was initiated from a distance of 1 nautical mile, with the aircraft at an altitude of 513 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft descended, it maintained a steady pace, reducing its altitude from 51 feet agl to 0 feet agl in a span of 24 seconds.
Upon approaching the touchdown point, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 45 knots, which was deemed satisfactory. The touchdown rate, measured at -47 feet per minute (fpm), was also considered perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. However, the touchdown point was located 446 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may require further analysis to determine the cause of the deviation.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 330 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 12 knots, which may have contributed to the aircraft's deviation from the touchdown zone. Despite this, the landing rollout was successful, with the aircraft maintaining an altitude of 567 feet above sea level (asl) and covering a distance of 135 feet.
Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and a smooth touchdown. However, the deviation from the touchdown zone and the factors contributing to it warrant further investigation to ensure that the aircraft's performance meets the required standards.
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