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Hold the approach speed
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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 179 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT), the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll on runway 16, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 55 kt in 1,202 ft, which represented 25% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, leaving the airport behind as it ascended from 474 ft above sea level to 162 ft asl in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This initial climb phase showcased the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude in a short period.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it eventually began its descent for the final approach to runway 34 at KRNT. From a height of 0 nm and 133 ft above ground level, the pilot guided the aircraft towards the runway, aligning with a heading of 338.0°. The threshold speed of 39 kt was well below the target, necessitating caution to avoid stalling. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 36 kt, with a touchdown distance of 170 ft and a firm touchdown rate of -343 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the subsequent rollout was also well-aligned.
The total landing distance of 376 ft represented only 8% of the available runway length, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and touchdown. The total flight distance of 2 nm was completed in 2 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 134 lbs of fuel. The local weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from 60 °F to 59 °F, did not appear to have any significant impact on the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and efficient operations, with the pilot successfully navigating the aircraft through various phases of flight.
The final approach to runway 34 at KRNT Renton Municipal Airport from the south east, heading 338.0°, commenced at 0 nm and 133 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 39 kt, which was well below the target speed to avoid stalling. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, and the touchdown distance of 170 ft was within acceptable limits.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 36 kt, which was good, and the touchdown rate of -343 fpm was firm but not excessive. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 376 ft was 8% of the runway length, which is a respectable figure considering the runway length of 4,735 ft. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating a high level of control and coordination during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 84.3%.
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