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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 500 ft gate: off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,375 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,222 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A flight in a Cessna 152 took place at KLXV Lake County Airport. Taxing from the parking area to the runway at KLXV was a brief process, taking only 2 minutes and covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed on runway 16. The takeoff distance was 1,122 feet, accounting for 18% of the total runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 42 knots.
During the takeoff roll, the Cessna 152 navigated a right-hand pattern entry from runway 16. This maneuver took a mere 25 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern crosswind was another quick maneuver, with a duration of 13 seconds and a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following these initial turns, the aircraft flew a downwind turn, which covered 1 nautical mile at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a precise angle of 61.6 degrees.
From the downwind turn, the aircraft proceeded along the downwind leg, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 10 seconds. A subsequent base leg turn, also at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway with a precise angle of 65.1 degrees, had a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft entered the final approach, it was flying at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 433 feet above ground level, with a heading of 171.0 degrees.
Upon landing on runway 16, the Cessna 152 faced some challenges with the runway threshold, being significantly above the target height at 100 feet agl. However, the threshold speed was only slightly below target at 52 knots. The touchdown distance, despite these initial concerns, was impressive, coming in at 1,135 feet. Additionally, the touchdown speed was a respectable 38 knots, and the rate of descent was smooth at -109 feet per minute. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was immaculate.
As the plane touched down, the local weather conditions were as follows: a temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind of 10 knots blowing from a direction of 170 degrees. There was no crosswind but a gentle headwind of 10 knots. Following touchdown, the aircraft used a mere 1,612 feet of the runway, covering 25% of its total length. Runway rollout alignment was perfect, and eventually, the aircraft returned to the parking area after a 2-minute taxi. The total flight distance covered was 5 nautical miles, with a flight time of 9 and a mere 3 pounds of fuel used.
A Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed on runway 16 at KLXV Lake County Airport, executing a flawless approach and touchdown. The pilot began the final approach from the north, heading 171.0° at a height of 433 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nm from the runway. The approach speed was maintained at target, with a touchdown speed of 38 kt being achieved.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed a smooth descent rate of -109 fpm, demonstrating good control and mastery over the aircraft's vertical motion. The touchdown point was aligned perfectly with the runway axis, showcasing the pilot's precise and controlled approach.
One notable deviation was in the threshold height, which stood at 100 ft agl, significantly above the target. However, the aircraft landed well within the available runway length, touching down at 1,135 ft, slightly shorter than the total landing distance. This highlights the pilot's ability to compensate for slight deviations and maintain control over the aircraft.
Another key aspect worth mentioning is the wind conditions. The local weather was characterized by a temperature of 54°F and winds of 10 kt at 170°. The crosswind component was negligible, with a headwind of 10 kt providing a welcome boost to the aircraft's approach speed.
Notably, the total landing distance was observed to be 1,612 ft, which accounted for just 25% of the available runway length. This is a testament to the pilot's effective control and mastery over the aircraft's speed and descent rate during the approach.
Overall, the landing operation was executed to a high standard, demonstrating a strong command of the aircraft and adherence to best practices in aviation.
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