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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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 13 stages, 12 scored
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. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: no landing flap set, sink rate 4,074 fpm, more than the glideslope needed, glideslope 7.9° against the runway's 3°, centreline 1.5° off, against a 1° limit, wings 49° of bank, against a 10° limit and speed 88 kt FAST on the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,224 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,224 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 29 m short of the threshold. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure roll from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was smooth, with the aircraft, K21 D-1258, accelerating down the 131-meter takeoff distance, which represented 11% of the available runway. Liftoff speed was achieved at 37 knots, allowing the aircraft to transition into the initial climb phase. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 7 knots, contributed to a stable and efficient takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed to 3,038 feet above sea level, it demonstrated a strong rate of ascent, increasing its altitude by 1,586 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb phase was followed by a 7-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 3,038 feet while covering 7 nautical miles. The flight then entered a second climb phase, which saw the aircraft ascend to 4,264 feet above sea level, before transitioning into a short level cruise phase. The final descent phase was initiated 1 mile south-east of Wolfersheim, with the aircraft descending from 4,803 feet to 915 feet above sea level in just 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was executed from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 173.0° at 1 nautical mile from the threshold and 515 feet above ground level. Touchdown was achieved before the threshold, with a speed of 38 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -357 feet per minute. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centreline, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory. The total flight distance was 21 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 18 minutes and no fuel consumption.
The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 173.0° at 1 nm and 515 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent rate and a stable airspeed. The aircraft touched down before the threshold, indicating a slightly aggressive approach. The touchdown speed of 38 kt was within the acceptable range, and the firm touchdown rate of -357 fpm suggested a controlled and deliberate landing.
However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating 3.5 m from the centreline. This deviation may have been due to the crosswind component of 3 kt, which was relatively minor compared to the 7 kt headwind. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's alignment and control the descent was still evident, despite the slight misalignment. The touchdown characteristics were otherwise good, with a controlled and stable landing.
The rollout phase was smooth, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment despite the initial deviation. The pilot's control inputs were effective in stabilizing the aircraft's trajectory, and the aircraft came to a stop within a reasonable distance. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 88.0%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal, the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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