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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,977 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 256 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Shakhtyorsk Airport, UHSK, commenced with a departure roll on runway 34, utilizing 421 meters, or 27% of the runway's length, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 78 knots. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it ascended from an initial altitude of 682 feet above sea level to 9,169 feet, a gain of 8,487 feet, over a distance of 21 nautical miles in 9 minutes. The climb was followed by a series of level cruises and descents, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed. Notably, the climb from 8,076 feet to 9,514 feet, a gain of 1,438 feet, was achieved in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The final descent phase, from 8,002 feet to 2,103 feet, a decrease of 5,899 feet, was completed over a distance of 25 nautical miles in 10 minutes.
The aircraft then commenced its final approach to runway 09 at Sovetskaya Gavan Airport, UHKM, from the west, maintaining a heading of 77.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,282 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a touchdown speed of 64 knots and a touchdown distance of 255 meters, within the acceptable limits. The aircraft utilized 146 kilograms of fuel for the 101-nautical-mile flight, which lasted 41 minutes. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
The Cessna 208B touched down on runway 09 at UHKM Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -377 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The aircraft's speed at touchdown was 64 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 255 m was also satisfactory, given the runway length of 2,949 m. The threshold speed of 66 kt was achieved, demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft's approach speed.
The approach quality was excellent, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 77.0 ° and a consistent rate of descent. The good threshold height and firm touchdown rate suggest that the pilot maintained a high level of situational awareness and control throughout the approach. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270 °, did not pose any significant challenges to the approach.
The rollout phase was also satisfactory, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment and coming to a stop within a reasonable distance. The overall performance of the Cessna 208B during the landing was impressive, with a final score of 97.8%. This score reflects the pilot's skill and experience in managing the aircraft's approach and touchdown, as well as the favorable weather conditions.
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