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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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 91 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone.
The rest of the report
Departing from Gimpo International Airport's runway 32R, the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll, accelerating down the 1,000-meter-long asphalt surface. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 47 knots, clearing the threshold with a takeoff distance of 437 meters, which represented 12% of the available runway length. As the aircraft transitioned into the climb phase, it encountered a calm atmosphere, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle breeze of 1 knot from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from Gimpo International Airport, it began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 369 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 2,526 feet. This vertical gain of 2,157 feet was achieved in just 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a smooth and efficient ascent, with the aircraft maintaining a steady rate of climb throughout. The local weather conditions, with a negligible headwind and crosswind component, contributed to the aircraft's ability to climb efficiently.
The flight was completed in a total distance of 4 nautical miles, with a flight time of 8 minutes. Notably, the aircraft consumed no fuel during this brief flight, indicating an extremely efficient operation. The aircraft's performance was consistent with its design specifications, and the flight was conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures. The crew's skillful handling of the aircraft ensured a safe and successful completion of the flight.
The approach to landing ground 2 miles south west of Hanam (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) was initiated from 1 nm at 690 ft agl, with the aircraft maintaining a stable descent throughout the final stages of the approach. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady rate of descent and a consistent airspeed. However, the touchdown speed of 88 kt was excessively fast, resulting in a very heavy touchdown rate of -1,020 fpm.
As the aircraft touched down 2 miles south west of Hanam (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea), it became apparent that the pilot had not fully arrested the descent, resulting in a significant bounce. The touchdown point was 274 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a loss of control during the initial stages of the rollout. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 265 °, did not significantly impact the approach or landing.
The landing rollout was conducted at an altitude of 127 ft asl, with a distance of 115 m covered before the aircraft came to a stop. The centreline alignment was satisfactory, with the aircraft remaining on the centreline throughout the rollout. Overall, the landing was considered to be below average, with a score of 53.1% awarded due to the excessively fast touchdown speed and the loss of control during the initial stages of the rollout.
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