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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 741 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Archer II, then departed from runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The takeoff distance was 915 feet, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 60 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 43°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 74°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. During this phase, the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,279 feet above sea level to 1,278 feet above sea level, resulting in a net increase of 0 feet in altitude over a period of 1 minute and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which began 1 mile northeast of Newport, South Carolina, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading at an angle of 14.0° and at an altitude of 373 feet above ground level, 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, a threshold speed of 69 knots, and a touchdown distance of 738 feet, which was 24% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was slightly fast at 63 knots, but the touchdown rate was excellent at -84 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the total flight time was 10 minutes. The aircraft used 6 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled operations, with good adherence to standard procedures and a safe and efficient execution of the flight plan.
The PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach to runway 02 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 14.0° at 1 nautical mile and 373 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 69 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown distance of 738 feet was also within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed of 63 knots was slightly faster than ideal, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more controlled descent.
The aircraft's rate of descent during touchdown was an impressive -84 feet per minute, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 43°F and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 74°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 3 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance of 1,341 feet was only 24% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe approach and landing.
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