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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up, no landing flap set and sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
At the 500 ft gate: gear still up.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,274 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 430 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The SR22 aircraft departed from KSBN South Bend Regional Airport, taking to the runway 36 after a 7-minute taxiing period covering 2 nautical miles. The departure roll began after a slight incline on the runway, requiring a takeoff distance of 449 meters, which was only 21% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at an airspeed of 85 knots.
As it departed, the aircraft faced favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 357°. The headwind and crosswind were both zero, making the takeoff process smoother.
Once clear of the airport, the aircraft initiated its enroute climb, which began 1 mile north of the departure point. The SR22 climbed from an initial altitude of 1,793 feet above sea level to 6,045 feet, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles in just 4 minutes. This marked a significant increase in altitude, with the aircraft gaining 4,252 feet.
Following the initial climb, the SR22 commenced level cruise, starting 2 miles south of Hancock Airport, Michigan. The cruise phase lasted for 20 minutes, during which the aircraft flew steadily at a set altitude, covering 58 nautical miles. This segment of the flight was essential in providing the aircraft with the necessary speed and stability for the long-distance journey ahead.
As the SR22 approached Illinois, it initiated its first enroute descent, starting 13 miles east of North Chicago. From an altitude of 6,021 feet, the aircraft descended to 4,170 feet, reducing its altitude by 1,851 feet in a mere 2 minutes. The descent covered a distance of 4 nautical miles and marked the beginning of a series of short-level cruise segments that followed.
One such level cruise segment started 10 miles east of Highwood, Illinois, lasting 7 minutes and covering 16 nautical miles. This brief cruise phase allowed the aircraft to stabilize its flight and prepare for the final descent approach.
The SR22's final descent began overhead Uptown, Illinois, where it descended from 4,037 feet to 1,945 feet above sea level, reducing its altitude by 2,092 feet in just 3 minutes. The descent covered 7 nautical miles and marked the beginning of the approach phase.
The aircraft then executed a final approach to runway 28L at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, flying from the east at a heading of 269.0° and an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions remained favorable, with a temperature of 22°C, a wind speed of 0 knots at 357°, and both the crosswind and headwind being zero.
Upon landing, the SR22 touched down on runway 28L, with a touchdown speed of 83 knots and a touchdown distance of 429 meters, which was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed was found to be too high, and the touchdown rate was relatively smooth, at -117 feet per minute.
Post-landing, the aircraft's runway touchdown position was found to be misaligned by 8.3 meters from the centerline, which also influenced the runway rollout alignment. The good threshold height and the long touchdown distance of 865 meters, which was just 38% of the runway length, confirmed that the aircraft landed safely. However, the touchdown speed and touchdown rate highlighted the need for fine-tuning.
After landing, the SR22 began its taxiing phase, covering less than 1 nautical mile in a mere 4 minutes. The total flight distance was 102 nautical miles, with a total flying time of 47 minutes, and the aircraft used 48 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The SR22 aircraft successfully landed on runway 28L at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, demonstrating a satisfactory proficiency in navigating and executing a precise landing. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, maintaining a heading of 269.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level.
The landing was facilitated by favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22 °C and a wind speed of 0 knots. The aircraft landed successfully at a distance of 429 meters from the threshold, showcasing a controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly higher than expected at 97 knots, indicating that the pilot could potentially work on refining the aircraft's approach speeds.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a smooth rate of descent at -117 feet per minute. However, the touchdown speed of 83 knots was deemed fast for the conditions, indicating that the pilot could work on slowing down the aircraft in the final stages of the approach.
A notable aspect of the landing was the runway touchdown position, which was misaligned by 8.3 meters from the centerline. This minor deviation could be attributed to the pilot's skill and technique in navigating the aircraft during the approach. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned, sharing a similar deviation from the centerline.
In summary, the SR22 aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency during the landing, with a score of 91.7%. While there were minor deviations from optimal thresholds and speeds, the crew successfully executed the landing, showcasing their ability to navigate and control the aircraft in a precise and controlled manner.
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