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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: 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 635 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 635 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 118 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 24 at Greenwood Lake's 4N1 airport. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 206 meters, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 51 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 300 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb overhead West Milford, New Jersey. The climb started at an altitude of 1,276 feet above sea level and reached a height of 2,475 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,199 feet in just 2 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place 2 miles northwest of Ringwood, New Jersey.
The final approach to runway 27 at JY43 Hill Top Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading 261.0 degrees at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,197 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of the approach were the same as those at the departure, with a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 300 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots.
The landing on runway 27 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 53 knots and a distance of 116 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -68 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 249 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 8 nautical miles and lasted for 9 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled climb, cruise, and descent, with a successful landing on the designated runway.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at JY43 Hill Top Airport, achieving a near-perfect score of 99.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 261.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,197 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, setting up for a smooth touchdown on runway 27.
The runway at JY43 Hill Top Airport has a length of 635 meters, providing a suitable surface for the Cessna Skyhawk to land safely. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 58 knots was also well within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was impressive, with a touchdown distance of 116 meters and a speed of 53 knots. The touchdown rate of -68 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained precise control of the aircraft throughout the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 37°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 300°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing. The total landing distance of 249 meters was just 39% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's ability to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft even after touchdown, ensuring a safe and stable rollout. Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at JY43 Hill Top Airport was a testament to the pilot's skill and expertise, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.
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