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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,643 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 274 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure roll from runway 27 at SCFM Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport was smooth, with the Airbus H145 accelerating rapidly down the 36-meter takeoff distance, which represented just 1% of the available runway. Liftoff speed was achieved at 14 knots, marking the beginning of the climb phase. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a headwind of 18 knots at 278 degrees, contributed to a relatively straightforward takeoff.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 551 feet above sea level to 5,504 feet, a vertical gain of 4,953 feet in just 4 minutes. This impressive climb rate was achieved while covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. The climb phase concluded overhead SCFM Captain Fuentes Martinez Airport Porvenir, marking the beginning of the enroute level cruise phase. During this 45-minute period, the aircraft maintained a steady altitude, covering a distance of 106 nautical miles.
As the flight entered its final phase, the enroute descent began 3 miles north-west of Ushuaia, with the aircraft descending from 5,505 feet to 258 feet above sea level in just 3 minutes. This rapid descent covered a distance of 7 nautical miles, bringing the total flight distance to 122 nautical miles. The flight duration was 58 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 204 kilograms. The aircraft's performance was characterized by efficient climb and descent rates, as well as a moderate fuel burn, reflecting the capabilities of the Airbus H145 in a variety of operating conditions.
The aircraft touched down on runway 27 at PACV Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a slight deviation in threshold speed, registering 90 kt, which was marginally above the target. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a speed of 74 kt, which was within the acceptable range.
The touchdown characteristics were smooth, with a touchdown rate of -143 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9 °C and a wind of 8 kt at 127 °, presented a moderate crosswind component of 2 kt and a tailwind component of 8 kt. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained excellent control, resulting in a touchdown point 68 m beyond the touchdown zone.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining very good alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 906 m, accounting for 40% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was scored 98.1%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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