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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 682 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 682 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 106 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield, a small airfield located in Marl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The Cessna Skyhawk aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a takeoff distance of 88 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 72 knots, marking the beginning of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it encountered local weather conditions consisting of a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. The crosswind component was negligible, while the headwind component was also minimal, at 1 knot. The aircraft continued to climb, reaching an altitude of 752 feet above sea level, an increase of 173 feet from its initial altitude of 579 feet. This climb was achieved in just 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft approached the end of its enroute climb, it began its final descent towards runway 07 at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield. The aircraft was heading in a southerly direction, at an angle of 48.0 degrees, and was 1 nautical mile away from the runway. At this point, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 505 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 55 knots. The touchdown distance was a mere 103 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was also good, at -197 feet per minute, indicating a controlled descent. However, the aircraft did experience a slight misalignment with the runway centerline, touching down 3.5 meters off-center.
The total landing distance was 303 meters, accounting for 44% of the runway's length. Despite the slight misalignment, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used only 1 kilogram of fuel during the entire flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield, achieving a score of 92.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 48.0° at 1 nautical mile and 505 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 60 knots. The touchdown distance of 103 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 55 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -197 feet per minute (fpm) was within the acceptable limits, signifying a gentle and stable landing.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 3.5 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment did not significantly impact the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance of 303 meters was 44% of the runway length, which is a reasonable figure considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield was a successful and well-executed maneuver.
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