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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,494 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 232 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Khabarovsk Novy Airport, the Cessna 208B took to the skies from runway 23L, utilizing a takeoff distance of 488 meters, which accounted for 12% of the available runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 80 knots, with a local temperature of 15°C and a negligible wind effect of 1 knot at 270°.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 1,270 feet above sea level to 8,940 feet, a vertical gain of 7,670 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 69 minutes and spanned 202 nautical miles. The aircraft then initiated the enroute descent phase, reducing its altitude from 7,996 feet to 3,146 feet in 5 minutes, while covering 15 nautical miles. A brief level cruise ensued, lasting 5 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its final descent. The descent from 2,726 feet to 1,655 feet in 3 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles, set the stage for the final approach to runway 06 at Jiamusi Dongjiao Airport.
The Cessna 208B executed a smooth final approach from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at 4 nautical miles and 1,388 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on runway 06, with a touchdown distance of 231 meters, which accounted for 19% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 63 knots and the firm touchdown rate of -381 feet per minute were both within acceptable limits. The aircraft taxied to the parking area in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 258 nautical miles, with a fuel consumption of 364 kilograms, and a total flight time of 97 minutes.
The Cessna 208B touched down on runway 06 at ZYJM Jiamusi Dongjiao Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -381 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The aircraft's speed at touchdown was 63 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 65 kt. The touchdown distance of 231 m was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and position it accurately on the runway.
As the aircraft rolled out, it remained aligned with the centreline, with a deviation of only 3.4 m. This excellent centreline alignment was a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail during the landing phase. The total landing distance of 422 m, which accounted for just 19% of the runway length, further highlighted the pilot's proficiency in managing the aircraft's speed and position.
The overall landing performance was impressive, with a score of 98.2%. The good threshold height and threshold speed, combined with the firm touchdown rate and satisfactory touchdown distance, all contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt, also played a role in the successful landing.
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