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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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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 1,390 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,390 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 75 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 09 at EGPN Dundee Airport, where the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 176 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 63 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of Dundee, Scotland. The climb started at an altitude of 539 feet above sea level and reached a height of 443 feet, an increase of 97 feet in just 1 minute. This climb was achieved while covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 27 at EGPN Dundee Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 258 degrees at an altitude of 426 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 35 knots and a touchdown rate of -124 feet per minute.
The touchdown distance was good, at 72 meters, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from the west.
The total landing distance was 143 meters, which accounted for 10% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.
The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPN Dundee Airport, achieving a score of 90.8%. The final approach to runway 27 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 258.0° at 1 nautical mile and 426 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, and the threshold speed of 37 knots was well below the target, indicating a cautious approach to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance of 72 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 35 knots was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -124 feet per minute (fpm), which is a good indication of controlled and stable flight.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 3.6 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from 269°.
The total landing distance of 143 meters was only 10% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good flying skills and adherence to safe landing procedures.
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