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Fixing the bounce
Fast at the threshold, normal flare, and the runway seems to refuse the aircraft. The instinctive fix - pushing it on - causes the next one. A fast aircraft forced onto the runway touches nosewheel-first or nearly so. The tell is a touchdown that feels soft followed by a bounce that steepens. Pilots fix the bounce recovery; the cause was the 10 knots at the threshold.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,523 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,523 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 399 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Lebanon State Airport, the Diamond DA40NG Private Charter aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 34, covering 325 meters, or 43% of the runway, before lifting off at a speed of 81 knots. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 6 knots from a direction of 333 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of Lebanon, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 9,189 feet above sea level in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 5 minutes and covering 12 nautical miles, before another climb phase took the aircraft to an altitude of 10,004 feet. The majority of the flight was spent in a level cruise, lasting 53 minutes and covering 119 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent into Tacoma Narrows Airport. The descent phase was characterized by a significant decrease in altitude, from 10,010 feet to 2,282 feet, in just 18 minutes, covering 36 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17 at Tacoma Narrows Airport was initiated from a distance of 4 nautical miles, at an altitude of 1,497 feet above ground level, and a heading of 188.0 degrees. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 76 knots, with a touchdown distance of 400 meters, and a touchdown rate of -98 feet per minute. Although the touchdown speed was a little fast, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory, with a slightly misaligned runway touchdown position being the only notable deviation from optimal conditions. The total flight distance was 193 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 93 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 29 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 17 at KTIW Tacoma Narrows Airport from the north was executed with good quality, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 188.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,497 feet above ground level. The pilot successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway, setting up for a smooth touchdown. The threshold height was good, indicating a well-executed approach.
However, the threshold speed was slightly too high at 86 knots, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed to ensure a stable approach. The touchdown distance of 400 meters was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 76 knots was a little fast, but not excessively so. The touchdown rate of -98 feet per minute was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. Unfortunately, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a light wind of 3 knots at 317°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and the tailwind component was even weaker at 2 knots. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of skill and precision, earning a score of 95.7%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal, the pilot demonstrated a strong understanding of the aircraft's performance and the requirements of a safe and successful landing.
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