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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,507 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,507 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 473 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight, conducted in a Kodiak 100 aircraft, began with a short taxi operation from the parking to the runway at KELO Ely Municipal Airport, taking only 3 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 12, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 72 knots. The local weather was characterized by a temperature of 11 °C.
The enroute climb started as the aircraft flew overhead the KELO Ely Municipal Airport. Over the course of 2 minutes, the aircraft increased its altitude from 2,470 feet above sea level to 5,753 feet above sea level, a gain of 3,282 feet. This climb, which covered 6 nautical miles, took place within a relatively short period of time. The aircraft then reached a level cruise altitude 6 miles to the southeast of the KELO Ely Municipal Airport, where it maintained a steady altitude for 13 minutes while covering a distance of 38 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 13 miles to the west of the 0G5 Grand Marais/Cook County Seaplane Base. Here, the aircraft descended from 5,239 feet above sea level to 3,138 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,100 feet. This descent took place over a distance of 9 nautical miles in 3 minutes. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, this time 4 miles to the west of the seaplane base. Here, it maintained a steady altitude for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The final phase of the flight involved a final approach to runway 28 at KCKC Grand Marais Cook County Airport from the east. At 1 nautical mile from the runway, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 291 feet above ground level and had a heading of 275.0 °. The local weather had warmed up somewhat, with a temperature of 16 °C.
On landing, the aircraft touched down 50 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 64 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a decrease of 108 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was excellent, indicating good control during the final approach. However, the touchdown speed was slightly higher than the target speed of 74 knots. The total landing distance was 708 meters, or 47 percent of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating good control after touchdown.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking only 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. In total, the flight covered a distance of 61 nautical miles and used 71 kilograms of fuel.
Comprehensive Report - Aircraft Landing Event
A Kodiak 100 aircraft successfully landed at Grand Marais Cook County Airport (KCKC), which is located in the northeastern part of Minnesota, USA. The event showcased a high level of proficiency among the pilot, with a final score of 92.5%.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 28, the pilot skillfully navigated the aircraft from the east, maintaining a heading of 275.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile (nm) and an altitude of 291 feet above ground level (agl). The approach culminated in a precise landing on the designated runway, which has a length of 1,507 meters.
Upon approaching the runway, the pilot noticed two critical deviations from the target parameters. Firstly, the threshold height at 64 feet agl was above the desired target, necessitating a more precise descent maneuver. Secondly, the threshold speed was slightly above the recommended target of 74 knots, requiring the pilot to fine-tune the aircraft's speed to optimize landing performance.
During the landing roll, the aircraft touched down 50 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, resulting in a slight overrun. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was marginally faster than the target speed, which would have contributed to the overrun. Fortunately, the touchdown rate was maintained at a smooth -108 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a safe and controlled landing operation. The runway touchdown alignment was assessed as very good, demonstrating the pilot's proficiency in navigating the aircraft to the desired runway position.
The landing performance was further influenced by the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C prevailing at the airport. Given the favorable weather conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's performance throughout the approach and landing phases.
The total landing distance of 708 meters was 47% of the available runway length, revealing an acceptable use of runway space. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was maintained very well, indicating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's trajectory during the critical deceleration phase.
Overall, this aircraft landing event highlights a high standard of piloting skills, including situational awareness, speed management, and spatial awareness. With a score of 92.5%, the pilot demonstrated a strong ability to manage the aircraft's performance and execute a safe landing under real-world conditions.
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