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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 2,345 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 168 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Embraer E175 began with a taxi from the parking area to the runway at KMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, taking 11 minutes to cover a distance of 3 nm. The aircraft entered runway 12L at an average speed of 12 kn before commencing the departure roll. The takeoff distance was 998 m, covering 41% of the runway, with a liftoff speed of 144 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 1°C with a wind of 4 kn at 110°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 4 kn.
During the departure climb, the aircraft ascended to various altitudes, ultimately reaching 32,184 ft asl, covering a total distance of 73 nm in 11 minutes. The enroute level cruise lasted 21 minutes, covering 263 nm before beginning the descent. The descent took the aircraft from 31,709 ft asl to 3,018 ft asl over a total of 16 minutes, covering 56 nm.
Approaching runway 13 at KMOT Minot International Airport, the final approach was executed from the northwest at a heading of 138.0°, ultimately landing on the runway with good threshold height and speed. The touchdown distance was 169 m, with a slightly fast touchdown speed of 123 kn and a very hard touchdown rate of -500 ft/m.
After landing, the aircraft taxied at an average speed of 28 kn before reaching the parking area, covering less than 1 nm in 2 minutes. The total flight distance was 401 nm, with a total flight time of 58 minutes and fuel consumption of 1,684 kg.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 95.7% shows a very strong performance with room for improvement in a few key areas.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment and maintained a good threshold speed of 126 knots, indicating good control and precision in setting up for the landing. This is a strong point and indicates a high level of skill and proficiency in executing this critical phase of the landing process.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there were some areas that showed room for improvement. While the threshold height was good, indicating proper altitude control, the landing flare was only fair, suggesting that there may have been a slight inconsistency in the execution. Working on improving the consistency and smoothness of the landing flare could help to further improve overall landing performance.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were both positive aspects and areas that could be improved upon. The touchdown rate was very hard at -500 ft/m, indicating a rough touchdown that could potentially cause discomfort for passengers and put stress on the aircraft. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 123 knots was a little fast, suggesting that there may have been a need to adjust the approach speed slightly to achieve a smoother touchdown. However, the touchdown distance was good at 169 meters, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance on the runway. The slight misalignment of 5.4 meters from the centreline may indicate a need for adjustments in the aircraft's lateral positioning during the touchdown phase.
In conclusion, while the overall aircraft landing performance was strong with a score of 95.7%, there are areas within the Landing and Touchdown Phases that could be improved upon to achieve an even higher level of precision and smoothness in future landings. By focusing on refining techniques during the landing flare, adjusting approach speed, and ensuring alignment with the centreline, the pilot can work towards achieving even better landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of aircraft operations.
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