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Monitor your speed
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 4,587 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,587 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 816 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA42-VI, then departed from runway 31L at KPSP Palm Springs International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,803 feet, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 76 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and no wind. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile northeast of Palm Springs, California, and ascended from 1,500 feet above sea level to 9,516 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,016 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 5 miles southeast of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California, and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles northwest of 37CL Lyall-Roberts Airport Pauma Valley, California, and descended from 9,678 feet above sea level to 956 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,722 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 77.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 610 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 06 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 810 feet, which was good. The touchdown speed was 59 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -118 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and no wind. The total landing distance was 1,742 feet, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 62 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 36 minutes. The aircraft used 46 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The DA42-VI aircraft successfully landed at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 06 was executed from the west, with a heading of 77.0° at 1 nautical mile and 610 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the aircraft to make a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 59 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 810 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach. The touchdown rate of -118 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and experience.
However, there were a few minor deviations from the ideal landing performance. The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 74 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight miscalculation of the aircraft's position or a minor deviation in the approach path.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 59°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled approach, without any significant challenges from external factors. The total landing distance of 1,742 feet was 38% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and proficiency. The minor deviations from the ideal landing performance were minor and did not significantly impact the overall outcome of the landing.
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