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Reduce your height at the threshold
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,041 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 451 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, the Cessna 208B taxied to runway 10 in under a minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. With a local temperature of 16 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°, the aircraft began its departure roll. The takeoff distance of 524 meters, representing 18% of the runway, was achieved at a liftoff speed of 70 kt. The aircraft then climbed away from the airport, reaching a maximum altitude of 10,902 ft asl after a 9-minute climb from 1,020 ft asl, covering a distance of 22 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase commenced 2 miles west of the departure airport and lasted for 44 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 132 nautical miles. The cruise altitude was maintained at 10,902 ft asl. Subsequently, the aircraft began its descent overhead Instincion, Spain, and descended to 1,253 ft asl in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 29 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 07 at Almería Airport was initiated from the west, with a heading of 73.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,201 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 07 at Almería Airport was executed with a touchdown distance of 436 meters, representing 26% of the runway length. The touchdown speed of 63 kt was slightly above the target, while the touchdown rate of -367 fpm was firm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 778 meters, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 5 minutes, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 190 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 74 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 278 kg.
The final approach to runway 07 at LEAM Almería Airport from the west was initiated at 4 nm and 1,201 ft above ground level, heading 73.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height significantly above the target, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal approach path. However, the threshold speed was good at 67 kt, demonstrating a well-executed approach.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 436 m, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 63 kt was a little fast, but the firm touchdown rate of -367 fpm suggests a stable and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 778 m, accounting for 26% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 84.0%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal approach and touchdown, the pilot demonstrated good control and a high level of proficiency.
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