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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,793 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 687 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EKSP Skrydstrup Air Base. This process took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 28R, with a takeoff distance of 211 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12°C and wind blowing at 10 knots from a direction of 260°. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the headwind was 9 knots. After departing from Skrydstrup Air Base, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airbase. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 378 feet above sea level to 1,391 feet, an increase of 1,013 feet, in just 2 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase of the flight began 3 miles south of Vojens, a location in Region Syddanmark, Denmark. This phase lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 22 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 32 at EKSB Sønderborg Airport, which was located to the southeast. The aircraft was at an altitude of 534 feet above ground level and was 1 nautical mile from the runway when it started its descent.
The landing on runway 32 at Sønderborg Airport was notable for its high threshold speed, which was excessively high at 94 knots. The touchdown point was 310 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was faster than recommended. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -95 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions during the landing were a temperature of 14°C and wind blowing at 6 knots from a direction of 249°, with a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, and the flight lasted for 19 minutes. The aircraft used 8 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a successful one, with good performance and handling characteristics.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EKSB Sønderborg Airport, achieving an overall score of 88.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 316.0° at 1 nautical mile and 534 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a smooth final approach, with a good threshold height, indicating a well-controlled descent.
However, there were some areas for improvement. The threshold speed was excessively high at 94 kt, which may have been due to the pilot's experience or the aircraft's performance. A more optimal threshold speed would have been beneficial in terms of control and safety. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 64 kt was faster than recommended, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear.
Despite these minor issues, the pilot demonstrated excellent control during the landing. The touchdown point was 310 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown rate of -95 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, showing that the pilot had a good sense of spatial awareness and control.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 6 kt at 249°. The crosswind component was 5 kt, while the headwind component was 2 kt. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward.
The total landing distance of 960 meters was 54% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's performance and the weather conditions. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and alignment during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at EKSB Sønderborg Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and spatial awareness. However, there were some areas for improvement, particularly in terms of threshold speed and touchdown speed.
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