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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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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 908 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 908 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 87 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 04 at Solberg-Hunterdon Airport (N51). The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 345 meters, which was 38% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 65 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft climbed into the air, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 159 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 1 knot, indicating a relatively calm environment. The enroute level cruise phase began overhead Peters Airport (4NJ8) in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered an enroute climb phase, starting 2 miles west of Bedminster, New Jersey. During this phase, the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 960 feet above sea level to 2,696 feet, an increase of 1,736 feet, in 5 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise phase, starting 1 mile west of Somerset Airport (KSMQ) in Somerville, New Jersey, and lasting for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase began overhead Solberg-Hunterdon Airport (N51) in Readington, New Jersey, and lasted for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 2,063 feet above sea level to 1,300 feet, a decrease of 763 feet. The aircraft then entered another enroute level cruise phase, starting 2 miles south of Lance Airport (6NJ8) in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and lasting for 15 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04 at Solberg-Hunterdon Airport was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading 54.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 720 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 44 knots and a distance of 85 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -323 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 208 meters, which was 23% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 16 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 26 minutes. The aircraft used 17 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at N51 Solberg-Hunterdon, achieving an impressive score of 83.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 54.0° at 1 nautical mile and 720 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 04, which has a length of 908 meters. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a consistent and controlled approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 49 knots, which may indicate a slight delay in the landing process. Nevertheless, this did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
The touchdown distance of 85 meters was good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision throughout the landing process. The touchdown speed of 44 knots was also within acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control. The touchdown rate of -323 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, which is a desirable characteristic in a landing, as it suggests a controlled and stable descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a precise and controlled approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 159°, were relatively calm, which likely contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 208 meters, which accounts for 23% of the runway length, is a testament to the pilot's skill and control. This indicates that the aircraft came to a stop quickly and efficiently, with minimal use of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's precision and control throughout the landing process.
Overall, this landing was a success, with the Cessna Skyhawk demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled descent, and the aircraft's performance was impressive, achieving a high score of 83.9%.
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