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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 153 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Cessna Skyhawk took off from runway 28 at N94 Carlisle, covering 44% of the 1,177-meter runway in a takeoff distance of 514 meters. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 60 knots, reaching the desired altitude quickly. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The climb was steep, with the aircraft rising from 743 feet above sea level to 1,587 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly reach its desired cruising altitude.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining its altitude and speed for 3 minutes as it covered another 2 nautical miles. This stable cruise phase allowed the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a steady pace.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 10 at N94 Carlisle, coming in from the west at a heading of 85.0 degrees and at an altitude of 1,526 feet above ground level. The aircraft maintained a steady speed and altitude, preparing for a smooth landing.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 150 meters and at a speed of 36 knots. The touchdown rate was perfect, at -18 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a slight tailwind.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 7 nautical miles, taking 7 minutes to complete, and consumed 5 kilograms of fuel. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the flight, resulting in a smooth and efficient operation.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 98.1%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the west, heading 85.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,526 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and safe landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a distance of 150 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 36 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and avoided any excessive speed. The touchdown rate of -18 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had managed to slow down the aircraft smoothly and efficiently.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained the correct heading and direction during the final approach. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is properly aligned with the runway and can safely come to a stop.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot, which did not pose any significant challenges for the pilot. Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, and the pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the entire process.
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