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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 12.3° off, against a 1° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 550 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the DHC-2 Beaver lifted off from runway 23 after a 397-meter takeoff roll, representing 16% of the available runway length. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed of 65 knots, meeting the required threshold for safe flight. Under local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a negligible headwind of 1 knot from 270°, the aircraft transitioned smoothly into the enroute phase.
Climbing to a cruise altitude, the aircraft flew overhead Yde, a location in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands, before descending into the final approach phase. The aircraft's heading was adjusted to 51.0°, aligning with the approach path to runway 05 at Groningen Airport Eelde. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, with a touchdown speed of 64 knots, slightly below the target value. The touchdown point was 110 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but the aircraft's touchdown speed of 46 knots and smooth touchdown rate of -117 feet per minute ensured a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 743 meters, representing 30% of the available runway length, was well within the acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was excellent, and the aircraft's rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The total flight distance of 4 nautical miles was completed in 4 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 8 kilograms. The aircraft's performance was consistent with the expected values, given the local weather conditions and the pilot's expertise.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the south west, with a heading of 51.0° at 0 nm and 102 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 64 kt, but this did not impact the overall performance of the landing.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it did so at a speed of 46 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -117 fpm, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance was 743 m, which was 30% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 98.0%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot. The combination of a good approach, smooth touchdown, and precise rollout alignment made for a highly successful landing.
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