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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 2,978 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,978 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,049 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA62, then departed from runway 06 at KTTN Trenton Mercer Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,462 feet, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 80 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind were both 1 knot. The enroute climb started overhead Ewing, New Jersey, and the aircraft ascended from 754 feet above sea level to 2,539 feet, an increase of 1,785 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began overhead Richboro, Pennsylvania, and the aircraft descended from 2,542 feet to 1,255 feet, a decrease of 1,287 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 1 mile southwest of 18PA Slack Airport Forest Grove, Pennsylvania, and lasted for 8 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23 at KDYL Doylestown Airport was made from the northeast, heading 217.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 104 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,044 feet, which was 61% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 70 knots, and the touchdown rate was -164 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 24 feet from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as during takeoff, with a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269 degrees. The crosswind and headwind were both 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,809 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 21 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 17 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The DA62 aircraft successfully landed at Doylestown Airport (KDYL) on runway 23, achieving a high score of 97.3%. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 217.0° at an altitude of 104 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was within the acceptable range, at 70 knots, and the touchdown distance was also satisfactory at 1,044 feet. The touchdown rate of -164 feet per minute (fpm) was within the normal range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 24 feet from the centreline, which may require some adjustments during future approaches.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and a light wind of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more manageable. The total landing distance of 1,809 feet was 61% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent runway rollout alignment, which was described as "very good." This indicates that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a smooth and stable transition from the landing to the taxiing phase. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities.
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