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Departure
Start bringing the nose up as the speed reaches 67 kt, not after it.
What happened: You started the rotation at 86 kt, 19 kt past the 67 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 67 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bring threshold speed back to 70 kt.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 77 kt against a target of 70 kt, and touchdown ended up well past the normal point. Carrying excess threshold speed usually carries the touchdown long as the aircraft floats before settling.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator, targeting 70 kt at the threshold.
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 · 13 stages, 13 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 500 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 500 ft gate: centreline 1.3° off, against a 1° limit and wings 14° 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.
Touched down 621 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 90 kt in a distance of 1,505 meters, which equated to 60% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °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 high degree of maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 17 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed with equal precision, taking 16 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated a downwind turn, maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was flown for 3 nm in 84 seconds, before the aircraft began its base leg turn, which covered a distance of 2 nm and featured an angle to the runway of 11.5 degrees. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 476 ft above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold.
The Kodiak 100 touched down on runway 23 at Groningen Airport Eelde, 185 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a speed of 55 kt and a touchdown rate of -74 fpm, which was considered excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft's performance was consistent with the local weather conditions, which remained unchanged throughout the flight. The total flight distance was 9 nm, and the aircraft used 10 kg of fuel, completing the flight in 5 minutes.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was initiated from the north east, aligning with the heading of 229.0° at 1 nautical mile and 476 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height observed. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 77 knots, which may have been a result of the aircraft's weight or configuration.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was located 185 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 55 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -74 feet per minute was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment.
The overall performance of the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 95.4%. The aircraft's ability to maintain a stable approach and touchdown, despite the slightly high threshold speed, was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. The rollout phase was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft remaining aligned with the runway centerline. Overall, the landing was a creditable performance, with the aircraft demonstrating a high degree of proficiency and control.
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