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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: centreline 2.2° off, against a 1° 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 2,433 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 191 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Roswell Air Center Airport, KROW, took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than a nautical mile. The Cessna 208B then began its departure roll on runway 21, utilizing 601 meters, or 15% of the runway, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 80 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft climbed away from Roswell, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 6,922 feet above sea level in 5 minutes and covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 20 minutes and covered a distance of 59 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time reaching an altitude of 16,776 feet above sea level in 14 minutes and covering a distance of 38 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a series of level cruises, with the final one lasting 5 minutes and covering a distance of 13 nautical miles.
As the aircraft began its descent into Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, KLBB, it started from an altitude of 16,837 feet above sea level and descended to 5,039 feet above sea level in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 32 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26 was made from the east, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway threshold. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 191 meters and a touchdown speed of 63 knots. The total landing distance was 590 meters, or 24% of the runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 184 nautical miles, with a flight time of 74 minutes and a fuel consumption of 254 kilograms.
The Cessna 208B touched down smoothly on runway 26 at KLBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,057 feet above ground level (agl) at 3 nautical miles from the runway, maintaining a steady heading of 277.0°. The approach was characterized by a good threshold height, allowing the pilot to maintain a safe margin above the runway surface.
As the aircraft crossed the threshold, it touched down at a speed of 63 knots, well within the acceptable threshold speed of 65 knots. The touchdown distance of 191 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -407 feet per minute was slightly harder than desired, suggesting a slightly steeper-than-ideal descent angle. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out smoothly, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 590 meters, accounting for 24% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft resulted in a nearly flawless landing, earning a score of 98.0%. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot, contributed to the successful landing.
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