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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 108 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 25 at EDX1 Hoherodskopf, a small airfield in Germany. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 77 kt, covering a distance of 48 m, which was just 6% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time were quite chilly, with a temperature of 4 °C.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile southwest of EDX1 Hoherodskopf. The climb was relatively gentle, with the aircraft rising from 2,135 ft above sea level to 2,125 ft, an increase of just 10 ft over the course of 1 minute. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nm.
Once the enroute climb was complete, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 12 nm. This phase of the flight took place 1 mile southeast of the town of Schotten, in the state of Hessen, Germany.
As the aircraft approached its destination, EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, it began its final approach to runway 18. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 181.0° at a distance of 3 nm from the runway threshold. At an altitude of 1,306 ft above ground level, the aircraft was in a good position to begin its descent.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 51 kt and a distance of 105 m from the runway threshold. The touchdown rate was also good, at -196 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 386 m, which was just 31% of the runway's length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to a stop, with the runway rollout alignment remaining perfect throughout. The total flight distance was 17 nm, and the flight lasted for 9 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, achieving a score of 99.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 181.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,306 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 56 knots, registering at 51 knots. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 105 meters was considered good. The aircraft's descent rate was also within acceptable limits, at -196 feet per minute (fpm).
The landing was further enhanced by the perfect runway touchdown alignment, which ensured a smooth and controlled touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 4°C, did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot. The total landing distance of 386 meters, which accounted for only 31% of the runway length, was also impressive.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft's rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision on the part of the pilot. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities. The successful landing at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was a result of careful planning, precise execution, and a deep understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics.
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