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Settle the descent rate
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 · 10 stages, 9 scored
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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: sink rate 1,043 fpm, more than the glideslope needed and wings 27° 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 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 253 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.25 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 05, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 80 kt after covering 1,040 meters, or 42% of the 2,493-meter runway. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component.
As the aircraft transitioned to level cruise, it flew overhead the town of Yde, located in the province of Drenthe, before beginning its descent towards runway 23 at Groningen Airport Eelde. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft tracking a heading of 232.0° at an altitude of 249 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 52 kt and a touchdown distance of 256 meters, representing 22% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -67 fpm, indicating a well-controlled descent.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, maintaining a very good alignment. The total landing distance was 544 meters, and the aircraft used a total of 1 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 4 nautical miles and lasted 3 minutes. The flight was characterized by a high degree of precision and control, with all phases of flight executed smoothly and efficiently.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, heading 232.0° at 1 nm and 249 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 69 kt. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a speed of 52 kt and a distance of 256 m, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -67 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating precise control and a high degree of skill.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect centerline alignment, a testament to the pilot's expertise and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The total landing distance of 544 m, which accounted for only 22% of the runway length, was a further indication of the pilot's skill and control. The rollout phase was also noteworthy, with the aircraft maintaining very good alignment and a smooth transition from touchdown to taxi.
The overall performance of the pilot, Gabriel White and Grey, was outstanding, with a final score of 98.3%. This exceptional result is a testament to the pilot's extensive experience and training, as well as their ability to adapt to a wide range of weather conditions and aircraft performance characteristics. The landing was a textbook example of precision and control, and it is clear that the pilot has a deep understanding of the aircraft's capabilities and limitations.
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