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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,365 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 763 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at MDSD Las Américas International Airport took approximately 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The Cessna 152 then began its departure roll on runway 17, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 60 knots. The takeoff distance of 514 meters accounted for 15% of the runway length, demonstrating a relatively efficient departure. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15°C, with a negligible wind of 1 knot from a direction of 270°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 705 feet above sea level to 1,638 feet. This increase of 933 feet was achieved in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 1,638 feet for 2 minutes while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The enroute cruise phase was conducted 1 mile northeast of MDSD Las Américas International Airport, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a steady pace.
The final approach to runway 17 was initiated from a heading of 165.0°, approximately 1 nautical mile from the airport and at an altitude of 724 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly higher than optimal at 73 knots, but the touchdown speed of 34 knots was well within acceptable limits. The touchdown point was located 317 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown rate of -39 feet per minute was perfect. The total landing distance of 856 meters accounted for 25% of the runway length, demonstrating a safe and controlled touchdown. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 9 nautical miles and consuming 2 kilograms of fuel in the process.
The Cessna 152 touched down on runway 17 at MDSD Las Américas International Airport, demonstrating a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the desired level, registering at 73 kt. The aircraft's approach quality was otherwise satisfactory, with a touchdown point located 317 m beyond the touchdown zone. This slight deviation from the ideal touchdown zone was a minor aspect of an otherwise well-executed landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was well-managed, coming in at 34 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -39 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270 °, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 856 m was 25% of the runway length, which was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 93.6%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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