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Add power on short final to hold 65 kt at the threshold rather than letting speed decay.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 52 kt against a target of 65 kt, below reference speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator, hold 65 kt down to the threshold.
See Arrival Landing
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 13 stages, 13 in the score
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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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 5.0° off, against a 1° limit and wings 18° of bank, against a 10° 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.
The 356 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Grumman AA-5A Traveler began its takeoff roll on runway 05, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 75 kt in 1,020 meters, which was 41% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 22 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed efficiently, taking only 8 seconds to complete. The pilot then proceeded to configure the aircraft for landing, executing a series of turns and legs that culminated in a final approach to runway 05 from the southwest. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 33 kt, with a touchdown distance of 358 meters and a rate of descent of -76 fpm, indicating an excellent landing performance.
The flight's overall performance was impressive, with a total distance of 5 nm covered in 4 minutes, using only 1 kg of fuel. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the flight, as the aircraft responded well to the various phases of flight, from takeoff to landing. The landing itself was characterized by good runway alignment, a low threshold speed, and a controlled touchdown, demonstrating a high level of proficiency and safety.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 52.0° at 0 nm and 118 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 52 kt, which was well below the target to avoid stalling. The aircraft touched down smoothly on the runway, with a touchdown distance of 358 m, a speed of 33 kt, and an impressive touchdown rate of -76 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt at 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component of 1 kt each. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, resulting in a flawless touchdown and a high score of 100.0%.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment and coming to a stop smoothly and efficiently. The overall performance of the pilot and the Grumman AA-5A Traveler was outstanding, demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, resulting in a perfect score of 100.0%.
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