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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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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the centreline.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,732 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 235 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 03 at LSZS Samedan Airport, where the aircraft, a PC-12, accelerated down the 1,393-meter runway, using 80% of its length to achieve liftoff. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 95 knots, despite the challenging local weather conditions, with a temperature of -6°C and a gentle tailwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northeast of Samedan. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 6,588 feet above sea level to 7,760 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate was achieved in a relatively short period, showcasing the capabilities of the PC-12.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 1 mile southwest of Zuoz. The descent was more gradual, with the aircraft losing 1,586 feet in altitude over a period of 3 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This controlled descent allowed the aircraft to maintain a safe and stable flight path.
As the aircraft approached LSZS Samedan Airport, it began its final approach to runway 21, coming in from the northeast at a heading of 220.0°. The aircraft was at an altitude of 602 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The approach was smooth, with the aircraft maintaining a steady speed and altitude.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 75 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 235 meters, and the touchdown rate was also satisfactory, at -151 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The total landing distance was 746 meters, which was 43% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the landing and rollout phases. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 21 kilograms of fuel, indicating a relatively efficient flight.
Overall, the flight was a success, with the aircraft performing well in challenging weather conditions. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were demonstrated through the smooth and controlled flight, from departure to landing.
The PC-12 aircraft successfully landed at LSZS Samedan Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 220.0° at 2 nautical miles and 602 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on runway 21.
The runway at LSZS Samedan Airport has a length of 1,732 meters, providing a sufficient amount of space for the PC-12 to touch down and come to a stop. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when crossing the threshold of the runway. The threshold speed of 80 knots was also well-maintained, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed during the approach.
The touchdown distance of 235 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 75 knots was also good. The touchdown rate of -151 feet per minute (fpm) was within the desired range, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and without excessive deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's excellent control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of -7°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 275°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe landing.
The total landing distance of 746 meters was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a stop safely. Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing phases.
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