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Departure
Ease back pressure in smoothly as you approach 60 kt, holding a steady rotation rate rather than snatching the controls.
What happened: On the takeoff roll the aircraft bounced before becoming fully airborne.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: a smooth, continuous pitch-up through liftoff with no secondary bounce.
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Fast at the threshold, normal flare, and the runway seems to refuse the aircraft. The instinctive fix - pushing it on - causes the next one. A fast aircraft forced onto the runway touches nosewheel-first or nearly so. The tell is a touchdown that feels soft followed by a bounce that steepens. Pilots fix the bounce recovery; the cause was the 10 knots at the threshold.
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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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,322 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,322 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 236 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 10 at the LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport. The Sirius aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 202 meters, which accounts for 15% of the runway's length. As it lifted off the ground, the aircraft reached a liftoff speed of 63 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle breeze of 2 knots blowing from the northwest. This resulted in a tailwind of 2 knots, which would be beneficial for the takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 10, it covered a distance of 1 nautical mile in 125 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind, which was a critical component of this maneuver, was successfully navigated, and the aircraft covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 12 seconds.
The pattern downwind turn, which was executed with precision, required the aircraft to cover a distance of 5 nautical miles at an angle of 49.2 degrees to the runway. The subsequent downwind leg was also completed with ease, and the aircraft covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 14 seconds.
The final approach to runway 28 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 282.0 degrees and an altitude of 619 feet above ground level. The approach was made at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 37 knots and a distance of 234 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly below the target speed, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -28 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
The total landing distance covered was 530 meters, which accounts for 40% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a stop in a controlled and safe manner.
In terms of fuel consumption, the flight made use of 0 kilograms of fuel, which is a remarkable achievement. The total flight distance covered was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 17 minutes. Overall, this was an excellent flight, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the entire procedure.
The Sirius aircraft successfully landed at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, achieving a high score of 96.2%. The final approach to runway 28 was executed from the east, with a heading of 282.0° at 1 nautical mile and 619 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 37 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 234 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown rate of -28 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a smooth and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 530 meters was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's speed and descent rate, allowing for a precise and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Sirius aircraft's landing at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 96.2% reflects the precision and smoothness of the landing, making it a notable achievement.
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