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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.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,464 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,464 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 305 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 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 119 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 62 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 289 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The pilot navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern entry from runway 29, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds.
The left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the pattern downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 87 seconds.
The base leg turn was completed next, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles and maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway. The base leg itself was short, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The final turn was also executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 42 seconds.
The final approach to runway 29 was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 305 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 546 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 64 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 304 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 52 knots.
The touchdown rate was excellent at -81 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 485 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft came to a stop quickly.
After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in under 1 minute. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 94.8%. The final approach was conducted from the southeast, heading 305.0° at 1 nautical mile and 546 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 29.
The runway at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport has a length of 1,464 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down safely. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 64 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.
The touchdown distance of 304 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -81 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and quickly, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the impact on the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 7 knots from 289°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions contributed to a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance of 485 meters was only 33% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft performed well during the landing, achieving a high score and demonstrating good control and precision. The favorable weather conditions and the pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft contributed to a safe and successful landing.
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