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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,970 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,779 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, a Cessna 182T Skylane, being taxied from its parking spot to the runway at Eagle County Regional Airport, KEGE. This process took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following taxiing, the aircraft lined up on runway 25 and began its departure roll.
The aircraft took off from runway 25, climbing to liftoff speed of 69 knots. The takeoff distance required was 1,151 feet, which represents about 14% of the total runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff included a temperature of 73°F and a wind of 19 knots at 240 degrees, with crosswind and headwind components of 7 knots and 18 knots, respectively.
After departing runway 25, the Cessna 182T initiated its enroute climb from the airport, aiming to ascend from an initial altitude of 6,848 feet above sea level to 7,102 feet above sea level. This climb phase lasted approximately 1 minute, during which the aircraft covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. By the end of this phase, the aircraft had successfully completed its initial climb, preparing for the enroute level cruise that followed.
The enroute cruise phase started overhead the airport and lasted for 4 minutes. During this period, the aircraft flew a distance of 2 nautical miles, achieving a steady-state flight condition. The cruise phase marked a period of stable flight, allowing the crew time to monitor the aircraft's performance and adjust as needed.
As the aircraft approached the airport again, it began its final approach to runway 25, arriving from the east. The aircraft flew at an altitude of 370 feet above ground level and a heading of 262.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. This approach phase set the stage for the landing that followed.
The Cessna 182T landed on runway 25, which measures 7,970 feet in length. Although the threshold speed was set at 80 knots, considered excessively high for an optimal landing, the actual touchdown speed was 67 knots. However, the rate of descent to the runway was deemed good at -174 feet per minute. The touchdown point itself was located 343 feet beyond the threshold zone, which is relatively far. The landing distance, from the initial threshold, to the point the plane stopped, was 3,078 ft, representing 39% of the runway. In conclusion, the runway touched down with great alignment, showing the plane was well aligned.
The post-landing phase was marked by the aircraft's rollout, which was characterized by very good alignment, demonstrating the pilot's skill in bringing the plane to a stop safely. Throughout the flight, the aircraft only consumed 4 pounds of fuel, achieving a remarkable efficiency given the distance traveled of 4 nautical miles in 5 minutes.
The Cessna 182T Skylane has successfully landed at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport. The aircraft scored 94.6% in its landing, indicating a high level of proficiency in the pilot's skills. The approach to runway 25 was from the east, following a heading of 262.0 ° and was 1 nm away from the runway at an altitude of 370 ft above ground level (agl).
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, several key parameters were recorded. The touchdown speed was slightly high at 80 kt, but the touchdown point was 343 ft beyond the designated touchdown zone, resulting in an effective landing distance of 4,313 ft (7,970 ft runway length - 3,078 ft total landing distance). Notably, the touchdown rate of -174 ft per minute (fpm) was satisfactory, showing that the aircraft slowed down effectively after touchdown.
Weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 72 °F and a crosswind of 6 kt, accompanied by a headwind of 15 kt. The wind direction was 239 °, resulting in a slight tailwind component, but this was likely negligible given the overall weather conditions. The rollout alignment after touchdown was very good, showing excellent control and a high level of pilot proficiency.
Overall, this landing performance indicates that the pilot possesses the skills and ability to execute a safe and efficient landing. The high score of 94.6% reflects the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and distance, and to maintain control throughout the landing process.
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