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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.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,674 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,674 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 645 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was 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 151 kt. The takeoff distance of 1,357 m was 54% of the available runway length, indicating a relatively short takeoff run. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft climbed to a cruising altitude, it passed overhead Yde, marking the beginning of the enroute climb phase. The aircraft ascended from 965 ft to 2,239 ft in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nm. The climb rate was impressive, with an increase of 1,274 ft in a short period. Later, the aircraft began its enroute descent over Noordlaren, descending from 2,266 ft to 1,180 ft in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nm. The descent was smooth and controlled, setting the stage for the final approach.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 at Groningen Airport Eelde, aligning with the runway from the north-east at a heading of 231.0°. The approach was executed at a height of 1,150 ft agl, and the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 100 kt. The touchdown point was 224 m beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -138 fpm. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 m from the centreline, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,588 m, or 64% of the available runway length. The aircraft used a total of 14 nm of fuel, consuming -49 kg of fuel during the flight.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 231.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,150 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 117 knots. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down smoothly at a speed of 100 knots, with a touchdown rate of -138 feet per minute.
The touchdown point was located 224 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the runway touchdown position was only slightly misaligned from the centreline by 3.4 meters, demonstrating good control and coordination during the landing phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,588 meters was 64% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining a straight course down the runway. Overall, the landing was scored 96.6%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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