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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,362 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,978 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Honda HA420 taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 22 at M53 Humboldt Mun, with a takeoff speed of 142 knots. The takeoff distance was 3,505 feet, which accounted for 88% of the runway length.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind component. The aircraft successfully lifted off the ground, and the enroute climb began shortly after, starting 1 mile southwest of M53 Humboldt Mun. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,363 feet above sea level to 20,005 feet, an increase of 18,642 feet in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of 33 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 2 miles northwest of TN36 Flying I Ranch Airport Ripley. This phase lasted for 41 minutes and covered a distance of 248 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 3 miles east of Titanic in Oklahoma. The descent took place from an altitude of 20,003 feet to 1,925 feet, a decrease of 18,077 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 56 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26 at KTUL Tulsa International Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 270.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,241 feet above ground level at this point. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 578 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 101 knots, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -36 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind component. The total landing distance was 3,738 feet, which accounted for 51% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 343 nautical miles and took 71 minutes to complete, using 0 pounds of fuel.
The Honda HA420 aircraft successfully landed at KTUL Tulsa International Airport, achieving a score of 91.9%. The final approach to runway 26 was initiated from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,241 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was characterized by a threshold height that was above the target, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal approach path.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 101 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown rate of -36 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in navigating the aircraft to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the aircraft experienced a slight headwind of 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 3,738 feet was 51% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score of 91.9%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled nature of the landing, and the favorable weather conditions likely contributed to the success of the approach and landing.
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