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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 five checks, where the approach path is 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 1,552 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 425 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight started with taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KGHW Glenwood Municipal Airport, taking approximately 9 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. Departure rolled on runway 15, with an initial takeoff distance of 272 meters, which is 20% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a ground speed of 76 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°.
After departure, the aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile south of KGHW Glenwood Municipal Airport. It climbed from an altitude of 2,371 feet above sea level to 2,994 feet above sea level, a vertical increase of 623 feet, within 1 minute and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered into a level cruise, lasting 6 minutes and covering a distance of 12 nautical miles, 2 miles southeast of the airport.
For the final approach to runway 31 at KAXN Chandler Field, the aircraft was heading 321° from the southeast, 4 nautical miles from the point of landing at an altitude of 1,186 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed safely on the runway, with a threshold speed of 70 knots and a touchdown speed of 61 knots, both of which were within acceptable limits.
The landing distance on runway 31 was 423 meters, less than half the length of the runway. The touchdown rate was smooth at -104 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was excellent. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 1 minute to cover less than 1 nautical mile.
Throughout the flight, the aircraft consumed a total fuel of 44 kilograms. The total flight distance was 20 nautical miles, taking approximately 14 minutes to complete.
The pilot operating a Kodiak 100 aircraft has achieved an impressive landing performance at KAXN Chandler Field, boasting a 98.6% score. The final approach took place from a south-easterly direction, aligning with a heading of 321.0° at a distance of 4 nm and an altitude of 1,186 ft above ground level.
Upon landing on runway 31, the pilot executed a smooth arrival, with the threshold height being good, indicating sufficient clearance between the aircraft's belly and the runway surface. The threshold speed, a critical factor in determining a safe landing, was also good at 70 kt, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise. The touchdown distance of 423 m was well within acceptable parameters, and the touchdown speed of 61 kt was equally well-managed, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control throughout the landing process.
The touchdown rate, measuring the rate at which the aircraft touches down on the runway, was impressively smooth at -104 fpm (feet per minute), indicating exceptional control and finesse on the pilot's part. Moreover, the runway touchdown alignment was virtually flawless, with the aircraft properly aligned with the centerline of the runway, which is a crucial aspect of a safe and successful landing.
The local weather conditions, including a temperature of 15°C and a calm wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed favourably to the smooth landing, resulting in minimal crosswind or headwind effects. As a result, the total landing distance of 736 m, equivalent to 47% of the available runway length, was remarkably short, highlighting the pilot's exceptional skill and expertise in executing a precise and controlled landing.
Following the touchdown, the runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained proper control and alignment of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable conclusion to the landing operation. Overall, this landing performance by the Kodiak 100 pilot is a testament to the high level of skill and expertise exhibited in executing a precision landing under optimal conditions.
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