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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 682 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 682 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 211 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 05R at Düsseldorf Airport, EDDL. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 425 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 knots, and the aircraft climbed steadily into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind were both 1 knot, which presented a relatively calm environment for the flight. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile north of Ratingen, a town in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 999 feet above sea level to 1,579 feet, an increase of 580 feet in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 10 minutes and covered a distance of 18 nautical miles. This phase of the flight took place 3 miles north of Ratingen. After the cruise, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 07 at Marl-Loemühle Airfield, EDLM. The approach was made from the west, with a heading of 72.0 degrees at an altitude of 764 feet above ground level, and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 07 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 209 meters, which was well within the runway length of 682 meters. The touchdown speed was 48 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -105 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those encountered during takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 494 meters, which accounted for 72% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 28 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 19 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 6 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 72.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 764 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 57 knots, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown distance of 209 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 48 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -105 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot, which did not affect the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and alignment during the landing.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield was a textbook example of a well-executed and controlled landing. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the aircraft's smooth and precise descent, and the landing was completed with a perfect score.
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