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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,219 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,219 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 315 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 28 at SNNU Nanuque Airport, where the Embraer EMB121 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 600 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 107 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 28, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was slightly longer, covering 2 nautical miles in 61 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was also 2 nautical miles long, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a heading of 146.0 degrees.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 9 seconds. The final approach to runway 10 was made from the west, with a heading of 80.0 degrees at an altitude of 285 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 10 was successful, with a threshold speed of 103 knots and a touchdown speed of 96 knots. The touchdown distance was 314 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The touchdown rate was perfect at -46 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.9 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions during the landing were the same as those during the departure, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, but there was a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 533 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good.
The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was covered in 7 minutes, and the aircraft used 33 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Embraer EMB121 aircraft successfully landed at SNNU Nanuque Airport, achieving a high score of 96.8%. The final approach to runway 10 was initiated from the west, heading 80.0° at an altitude of 285 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately touching down on the runway with a speed of 96 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 103 kt.
The touchdown distance of 314 meters was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -46 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.9 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments in the pilot's approach and landing technique.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind was minimal at 1 kt. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 533 meters was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled speed during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Embraer EMB121 aircraft demonstrated excellent landing skills and precision, achieving a high score of 96.8% in the landing evaluation. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent, speed, and alignment was impressive, and the favorable weather conditions likely contributed to the success of the landing.
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