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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,035 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,035 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 229 m 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 26 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport, a Cessna C172 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 389 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 70 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 315 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, starting approximately 1 mile southwest of Altenholz, a town in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The climb was steep, with the aircraft rising from 655 feet above sea level to 902 feet in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. This impressive climb was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, also starting approximately 1 mile southwest of Altenholz. This phase lasted for 16 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The cruise phase was a period of steady flight, allowing the pilot to assess the aircraft's performance and make any necessary adjustments.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 261.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The aircraft was at an altitude of 659 feet above ground level, and the local weather conditions were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 318 degrees.
The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 55 knots. The touchdown distance was 226 meters, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also good, at -189 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 520 meters, which accounted for 50% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 21 minutes. The aircraft used 7 kilograms of fuel during the flight, a relatively modest amount considering the distance traveled.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport, achieving a score of 92.6%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 261.0° at 1 nautical mile and 659 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 26.
The runway length at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport is 1,035 meters, and the threshold height was reported as good. However, the threshold speed was above the target at 68 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more optimal approach speed. The touchdown distance of 226 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 55 knots was also within acceptable limits.
The touchdown rate of -189 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 318°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot.
The total landing distance of 520 meters was 50% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 12.1 meters from the centerline. This minor deviation may be attributed to the pilot's efforts to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The minor deviation in runway rollout alignment was the only notable area for improvement.
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