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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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 13 stages, 11 scored
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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.
At the 500 ft gate: no landing flap set and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 100 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 2.00 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Reichelsheim Airfield (EDFB) commenced with a smooth departure roll on runway 36. The aircraft, DG1001E, accelerated down the 529-meter runway, utilizing 43% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 70 knots. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from 351°.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 1,409 feet above sea level to 2,730 feet, a vertical gain of 1,322 feet in just one minute. This rapid climb was achieved while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 11 minutes as it traversed 12 nautical miles. The final approach to landing was initiated from 1 nautical mile out, with the aircraft descending from 427 feet above ground level to touch down on the landing surface. The touchdown speed of 46 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -56 feet per minute was excellent. The touchdown distance of 98 meters was also satisfactory.
The landing rollout phase saw the aircraft come to a stop 24 meters down the runway, having maintained an altitude of 731 feet above sea level. The total flight distance of 17 nautical miles was completed in 16 minutes, with no fuel being consumed during the flight. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 11°C and a crosswind of 4 knots from 348°. The aircraft's performance during the flight was satisfactory, with all phases of the flight being executed smoothly and efficiently.
The final approach to landing ground 1 mile north west of Ortenberg (Hessen, Germany) was conducted from 1 nm to 1 nm at an altitude of 427 ft agl. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent maintained throughout the final stages of the approach. The aircraft touched down 1 mile north west of Ortenberg (Hessen, Germany) at a speed of 46 kt, which was within the acceptable range for a safe touchdown.
The touchdown characteristics were excellent, with a touchdown rate of -56 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 98 m was also good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and maintain a stable approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 11 °C and a wind of 4 kt at 348 °, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The landing rollout was conducted from an altitude of 731 ft asl, with a distance of 24 m required to bring the aircraft to a stop. The centreline alignment was maintained throughout the rollout, and the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory, earning a score of 86.7%. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and energy, combined with the favourable weather conditions, resulted in a successful landing.
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