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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up, no landing flap set, sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the runway's 3° glideslope.
At the 500 ft gate: gear still up, no landing flap set and off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 3,505 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,505 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 369 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A flight of the Aermacchi MB-339PAN Frecce Tricolori aircraft took off from runway 17 at Cessna Aircraft Field, with a departure roll distance of 1,796 feet, or 50% of the runway. The liftoff speed reached 120 knots, and the local weather conditions included a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots at a direction of 270 degrees. There was a slight crosswind of 2 knots.
The flight began its enroute climb overhead KIAB McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, with an altitude increase of 14,228 feet over the course of 4 minutes. During this time, the aircraft climbed from 2,307 feet above sea level to 16,535 feet. This initial climb covered a distance of approximately 13 nautical miles.
The first descent began about 1 mile north of 70KS Bannon Field in Douglass, and the aircraft descended from an altitude of 16,563 feet to 2,402 feet over a distance of 15 nautical miles in 3 minutes.
The flight then initiated another climb, this time from 2,399 feet above ground level to 5,830 feet, an increase of 3,431 feet over a period of 2 minutes and a distance of 6 nautical miles. Approximately 3 miles north of 07S Beaumont Hotel, the aircraft began its second descent, and it dropped from 5,802 feet to 1,677 feet over 12 nautical miles in 3 minutes.
Approaching runway 36 at 13K Lt William M Milliken, the flight followed a heading of 11 degrees at an altitude of 456 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions upon approaching the runway included a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots at 227 degrees, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots.
The aircraft landed smoothly on runway 36 at 13K Lt William M Milliken, touching down at a speed of 91 knots and a touchdown rate of -432 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was excellent. The total landing distance was 988 feet, accounting for 28% of the runway. After landing, the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft took 9 minutes to taxi from the runway to the parking location, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 50 nautical miles and utilized 2 pounds less fuel, despite using a significant amount of time, totaling 15 minutes in the air.
The Aermacchi MB-339PAN Frecce Tricolori, a well-known aircraft in the world of aviation, has successfully landed at runway 36. This impressive aircraft, piloted by Lt William M Milliken, demonstrated exceptional flying skills as it approached the runway. With a final approach to runway 36 from the south, heading at 11.0° and at a distance of 2 nautical miles (nm) and 456 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft showed great precision.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down in a relatively short distance of 380 feet, which is a good indication of the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft. The touchdown speed was recorded at 91 knots, which is well within the expected range for a safe landing. However, the touchdown rate was slightly concerning, as it was measured at -432 feet per minute (fpm). A higher rate indicates a harder touchdown, which could potentially impact the aircraft and its occupants.
Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was excellent, showing that the pilot was able to maintain proper control over the aircraft during the landing process. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 67°F (19°C) and minimal wind, consisting of a 3-knot breeze at 227°. The crosswind was negligible, and the tailwind was a mere 2 knots, which had little to no effect on the landing process.
Upon touchdown, the total landing distance was measured at 988 feet, which accounts for just 28% of the runway length. This is an impressive feat, as it indicates that the pilot was able to quickly slow down the aircraft and maintain control after touchdown. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, this landing by Lt William M Milliken in the Aermacchi MB-339PAN Frecce Tricolori demonstrated exceptional flying skills and control over the aircraft. Despite a harder-than-ideal touchdown rate, the pilot was able to maintain proper control over the aircraft and bring it to a safe stop within a relatively short distance. This achievement is a testament to the training and expertise of the pilots and a reflection of the aircraft's capabilities.
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