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Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 917 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 917 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 16 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk started with a departure roll on runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield. The takeoff distance was 459 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 56 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 9°C with a wind speed of 0 knots coming from 308°, resulting in no crosswind or headwind conditions.
The enroute climb began overhead Saanen in the Canton de Berne region of Switzerland. The aircraft climbed from 3,763 feet above sea level to 4,968 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,205 feet in 2 minutes while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 2 miles northeast of Saanen, with the aircraft descending from 4,978 feet asl to 3,593 feet asl, a decrease of 1,385 feet in 3 minutes while covering 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield was made from the northwest, with a heading of 133.0° at 0 nautical miles and an altitude of 278 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield was smooth, with a runway length of 917 meters. The threshold height and speed were good at 66 knots.
The touchdown distance was 13 meters, which was considered good, but the touchdown speed of 65 knots was slightly fast. The touchdown rate was fair at -284 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather at the time of landing was 9°C with a wind speed of 0 knots coming from 358°, resulting in no crosswind or headwind conditions.
The total landing distance was 798 meters, accounting for 87% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment after landing was perfect. The total flight distance covered was 7 nautical miles, with the flight taking 10 minutes and using 3 kilograms of fuel.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 89.7%! This is a commendable achievement and reflects a high level of skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the landing process.
Let's start by examining the Approach Phase. It is noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit, indicating the need for better altitude management during the approach. Additionally, poor heading alignment suggests the need for improved alignment with the runway centerline. However, it is encouraging to see that the threshold speed was good at 66 knots, which indicates that the aircraft was at an appropriate speed upon reaching the runway threshold.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was good, indicating a well-controlled descent towards the runway. The mention of a great landing flare suggests a smooth and controlled touchdown, which is essential for a safe and successful landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was fair at -284 ft/min, indicating a slightly harder landing than ideal. It is important to strive for a smoother touchdown to enhance passenger comfort and aircraft safety. The touchdown speed of 65 knots was a bit fast, and it may be beneficial to aim for a slightly slower touchdown speed in future landings. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 13 meters, which shows good control over the aircraft during the landing roll. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating accurate alignment with the runway centerline.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement identified in the analysis, it is important to acknowledge the strengths and accomplishments in achieving a high landing score. By focusing on refining altitude management, heading alignment, touchdown smoothness, and speed control, even greater success can be achieved in future landings. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in aircraft operations.
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