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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 1,338 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,338 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 454 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 08 at I73 Moraine Air Park, a small airfield in Ohio, United States. The Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 75 kt. The takeoff distance was 356 meters, which accounted for 42% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 12 °C and a wind speed of 17 kt from a direction of 188 °.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it encountered a crosswind of 16 kt and a tailwind of 6 kt. The enroute climb started overhead Moraine, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 1,787 ft above sea level to 2,200 ft asl in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This rapid climb was a testament to the aircraft's performance capabilities.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 1 mile west of Kettering, Ohio. During this 2-minute period, the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nm. The cruise phase was a brief but essential part of the flight, allowing the aircraft to reach a stable altitude and prepare for the final approach.
The final approach to runway 20 at KMGY Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 201.0 ° at an altitude of 1,095 ft above ground level and a distance of 2 nm from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 13 °C and a wind speed of 31 kt from a direction of 190 °.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 73 kt. Although the touchdown speed was a little fast, the touchdown rate was perfect at -33 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 663 meters, which accounted for 50% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 9 nm, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a successful demonstration of the Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV's performance capabilities, with a smooth and controlled climb, cruise, and descent.
The Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV successfully landed at KMGY Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, achieving a score of 97.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 201.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,095 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature was 13°C, and the wind was blowing at 31 knots from 190°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 30 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 73 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. However, the touchdown distance of 453 meters was well within the acceptable range.
The pilot's control and handling of the aircraft during the landing were impressive, with a perfect touchdown rate of -33 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach. The total landing distance of 663 meters was 50% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and control during the landing.
The rollout alignment after touchdown was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control in bringing the aircraft to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and control of the aircraft in challenging weather conditions.
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