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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,008 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 308 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The aircraft, a RJ85, underwent taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll began on runway 10 at Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM), with the takeoff distance being 1,330 meters, or 58% of the runway's total length.
During takeoff, the aircraft reached a liftoff speed of 138 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were quite warm, with a temperature of 34 °C, and a moderate headwind of 9 knots coming in from an 80-degree direction. As the plane took to the skies, it transitioned into an enroute climb, commencing 1 mile south of the town of Marigot. The climb was significant, with the aircraft rising from an initial altitude of 835 feet above sea level to an impressive 29,532 feet in just 15 minutes, while covering a distance of 82 nautical miles.
The enroute climb was followed by a steep descent, beginning 53 miles southeast of Saint Croix, where the aircraft descended from 29,850 feet to 28,227 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a mere 7 nautical miles. Shortly after, another enroute climb was initiated, taking off from an elevation of 28,434 feet and ascending to 31,042 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles.
After achieving cruising altitude, the aircraft entered an enroute level cruise, lasting for 25 minutes as it covered a significant 484 nautical miles. The cruise segment came to an end near the 61-mile mark south of Saint Croix, where the aircraft began its descent towards its final destination. Starting 19 miles east of Dabajuro Airport, the RJ85 descended from 31,189 feet to 1,345 feet in 18 minutes, covering 89 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 03L at La Chinita International Airport (SVMC) was executed from the south, with the aircraft heading in a 24.0-degree direction at 1,111 feet above ground level and 3 nautical miles away from the runway. The aircraft successfully landed on the runway, with the runway length being 3,008 meters. The local weather during the final approach indicated a slightly cooler temperature of 33 °C and a light crosswind of 3 knots, complemented by a 7-knot headwind coming in from a 47-degree direction.
The landing was marked by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance. The touchdown speed was recorded at 111 knots, within acceptable limits, while the touchdown rate was slightly less than ideal at -201 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment during the taxiing process that followed was also very good.
The total landing distance was 817 meters, accounting for 27% of the runway's total length. Ultimately, the total flight distance covered by the aircraft was 687 nautical miles, taking a total time of 72 minutes. Interestingly, the flight utilized approximately 4,252 kilograms of fuel.
The landing of the RJ85 aircraft has achieved an impressive score of 99.6%. This landing, which took place at SVMC La Chinita International Airport on runway 03L, commenced with a final approach from the south, heading 24.0° at an altitude of 1,111 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained an altitude of 3 nautical miles away from the runway, before continuing its descent to touchdown.
Throughout the landing process, the threshold height and threshold speed were deemed satisfactory at 118 kts. This indicates that the pilot maintained good control and adherence to standard operating procedures. Additionally, the touchdown distance of 304 meters was also found to be within acceptable limits.
However, there is one area where the landing could be improved: the touchdown rate was only fair at -201 feet per minute (fpm). A lower touchdown rate typically signifies a smoother landing and reduced risk of damage to the aircraft. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was reported to be perfect, which is crucial for a safe and controlled landing.
The flight took place in a warm environment, with a temperature of 33° Celsius. The wind conditions were relatively favorable, with a headwind of 7 knots. However, a small crosswind of 3 knots was encountered, which the pilot managed to counter with ease.
The landing performance of the RJ85 aircraft was impressive, with a total landing distance of 817 meters, which is only 27% of the runway length. This demonstrates the aerodynamic capabilities of the aircraft and the pilot's skill in executing a precise and controlled landing. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was found to be very good, indicating smooth and stable deceleration. Overall, the landing of the RJ85 aircraft at SVMC La Chinita International Airport was a success.
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