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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,891 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 523 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question departed from Sion Airport (LSGS) in Switzerland and headed towards Innsbruck Airport (LOWI) in Austria. The aircraft, a DA62, began its taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile.
Upon reaching the runway, departure roll started from runway 07, with a takeoff distance of 544 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 87 knots. The local weather conditions were recorded as a temperature of 19 °C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 90 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots, a headwind of 6 knots, and an overall ground wind of 3 knots.
After clearing the Sion area, the aircraft began its initial climb, reaching an altitude of 11,119 feet above sea level from an initial height of 2,611 feet. This 8,508-foot climb was achieved in 10 minutes, while covering a distance of 18 nautical miles. The enroute climb and level cruise stages of the flight involved multiple segments, each taking the aircraft over different destinations, including Finhaut, Vallorcine, and Magland in Switzerland and France, and Oetz and Umhausen in Austria.
One of the notable climbs during the flight was the ascent from 11,560 feet to 12,896 feet, which increased the altitude by 1,336 feet in just 3 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles. Another long level cruise segment spanned 67 minutes, covering a distance of 188 nautical miles between Magland and a location 2 miles east of Oetz.
During the descent phase of the flight, the aircraft lost 10,879 feet of altitude in 10 minutes, covering 13 nautical miles. A short level cruise segment followed the descent, taking the aircraft 1 mile west of Terfens in Austria.
Upon reaching the vicinity of Innsbruck Airport, the aircraft performed a final approach to runway 26, originating from the east at a heading of 260.0 °, at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 752 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 26 was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 80 knots, which was slightly higher than the target speed. The touchdown point was 91 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone. The touchdown rate was smooth at -113 feet per minute. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 20 °C and a wind speed of 1 knot at a direction of 270 °, with a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 921 meters, accounting for 49% of the available runway length. The runway rollout alignment was impeccable, with the aircraft coming to a halt in perfect alignment.
The final segment of the flight involved the taxiing process from the runway to the parking area, which took approximately 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total distance covered during the flight was 289 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 2 hours and 1 minute, with the aircraft consuming 91 kilograms of fuel.
The DA62 aircraft successfully landed at LOWI Innsbruck Airport, with a near-perfect score of 99.0%. The approach to the runway 26 was conducted from the east, heading at 3 nautical miles (nm) and 752 feet above ground level (agl) on a bearing of 260.0°.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 93 knots, well above the target threshold speed, but maintaining a good threshold height. Notably, the touchdown point was 91 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing area. The touchdown speed of 80 knots was a tad faster than desired, suggesting a slight need for further adjustment in the descent.
The aircraft displayed a smooth touchdown rate of -113 feet per minute (fpm), which is consistent with a safe landing. Moreover, the runway touchdown alignment was rated as excellent, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway centerline.
Local weather conditions during the landing were optimal, with a temperature of 20°C and wind speeds of just 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind was effectively 0 knots, while the headwind was 1 knot, both of which had a negligible impact on the landing.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 921 meters, accounting for approximately 49% of the runway length. Given the runway length of 1,891 meters, the aircraft successfully utilized a significant proportion of the available landing area. The runway rollout alignment was impeccable, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline throughout the rollout phase.
In conclusion, the DA62 aircraft demonstrated a commendable landing performance at LOWI Innsbruck Airport, showcasing its capabilities and agility in navigating challenging weather conditions and demanding approach scenarios.
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