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Fixing the bounce
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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 333 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LOWZ Zell am See Airfield took a brief 1 minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 08, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 55 knots. The takeoff distance of 503 meters was 94% of the available runway length, indicating a relatively smooth and efficient departure. Local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 269°, resulting in a slight tailwind component.
Following a brief enroute level cruise phase, which lasted 3 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, the aircraft began its final approach to landing. This phase started overhead Zell am See (Salzburg, Austria) and involved a gradual descent from 1 nautical mile to 1 nautical mile at an altitude of 101 feet above ground level. The approach was characterized by a steady descent rate, with the aircraft eventually touching down at a speed of 49 knots. The touchdown rate of -292 feet per minute was considered fair, while the touchdown distance of 331 meters was deemed good. Local weather conditions remained relatively stable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, resulting in a slight headwind component.
The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, with the entire flight lasting 5 minutes. Fuel consumption was relatively low, with the aircraft using 2 kilograms of fuel. The flight was characterized by a smooth and efficient operation, with the aircraft performing well within its performance capabilities. Overall, the flight was a successful demonstration of the aircraft's capabilities in a variety of conditions.
The final approach to landing ground overhead Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria, was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a steady descent from 1 nm to 1 nm at 101 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a smooth and controlled descent throughout. The aircraft's rate of descent was well-managed, with a decrease of 46 ft in just 10 seconds, indicating a high level of pilot skill and situational awareness.
As the aircraft approached the touchdown zone, the pilot maintained a steady speed, touching down at 49 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -292 fpm was slightly higher than ideal, but still considered fair. The touchdown distance of 331 m was good, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and speed during the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 2 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The rollout phase was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining centerline alignment throughout. The overall score of 92.5% reflects the pilot's high level of skill and proficiency in executing a safe and controlled landing. The landing was completed without incident, and the aircraft came to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
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