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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 six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,751 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,751 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,148 ft 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 25 at 99V Crawford, where the aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, accelerated to a speed of 99 knots before lifting off the ground. The takeoff distance covered 1,651 feet, which was 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 82 knots, a good indication of the aircraft's performance.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 40°F temperature and a wind of 2 knots at 321 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The enroute climb started 1 mile west of the airport and saw the aircraft ascend from 7,183 feet above sea level to 8,025 feet, an increase of 843 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was initiated 2 miles southwest of the airport.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 25, it was heading east at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,036 feet above ground level. The approach was made from the east, with a heading of 255.0 degrees.
The landing was executed on runway 25, which had a length of 4,751 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 82 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,145 feet, which was considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 70 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was firm at -327 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total landing distance was 2,088 feet, which was 44% of the runway length. The local weather conditions during the landing were 38°F temperature and a wind of 2 knots at 323 degrees, with a crosswind component of 2 knots and a headwind component of 1 knot.
The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used 7 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good performance from the aircraft.
The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at 99V Crawford, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 255.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,036 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft was able to maintain a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was found to be above the target speed, indicating a controlled descent. However, the touchdown speed of 70 kt was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate. The touchdown rate of -327 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but still within acceptable limits.
The landing distance of 1,145 feet was considered good, and the aircraft was able to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 38°F and a wind of 2 kt at 323°, were relatively calm, with a slight headwind of 1 kt. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt.
The total landing distance of 2,088 feet was 44% of the available runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The pilot's ability to maintain a good threshold height, controlled descent, and perfect runway alignment are all indicators of a high level of skill and experience.
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