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Not the biggest loss in points — the one thing on this flight a check pilot would raise first, and the guide passage for it.
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 493 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 493 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 397 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft, an SR22, then departed from runway 34 at CYFB Iqaluit Airport in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. The takeoff distance was 355 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 81 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of -11 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 11 knots at 320 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 10 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead CYFB Iqaluit Airport and ascending from 833 feet above sea level to 5,429 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,596 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began 8 miles east of Iqaluit and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another climb phase, starting 12 miles east of Iqaluit and ascending from 5,264 feet above sea level to 15,108 feet above sea level, an increase of 9,844 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase resumed 38 miles east of Iqaluit and lasted for 50 minutes, covering a distance of 370 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 33 miles west of Nuuk, Greenland, and descending from 15,816 feet above sea level to 4,874 feet above sea level, a decrease of 10,942 feet in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase resumed 16 miles north of Nuuk and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another descent phase, starting 14 miles north of BGGH Nuuk Airport and descending from 4,858 feet above sea level to 2,542 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,317 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 22 at BGGH Nuuk Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 198.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,123 feet above ground level. However, a go-around was initiated at 13 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 22, with the threshold speed being slightly above the target at 87 knots. The touchdown point was excessively long, using more than 75% of the available runway. The touchdown speed was good at 67 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -86 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 11.1 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 46 knots at 180 degrees. The crosswind component was 14 knots, while the headwind component was 43 knots. The total flight distance was 465 nautical miles, taking 113 minutes, and the aircraft used 159 kilograms of fuel.
The SR22 aircraft successfully landed at BGGH Nuuk Airport, but the landing was not without its challenges. The final approach to runway 22 was initiated from the north, heading 198.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,123 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway, but unfortunately, the touchdown point was excessively long, utilizing more than 75% of the available runway.
The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 76 kt during the first landing, but it was well above the target at 94 kt during the second landing. The third landing also had a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 87 kt. The touchdown speed of 67 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -86 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 11.1 meters from the centerline, which could have been a concern for the aircraft's stability and control during the landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were not ideal, with a temperature of 5°C and a strong wind blowing at 46 kt from the south. The crosswind component was 14 kt, while the headwind component was 43 kt, which could have affected the aircraft's performance and handling during the landing.
Overall, while the SR22 aircraft successfully landed at BGGH Nuuk Airport, there were some issues with the touchdown point and runway alignment that need to be addressed. The pilots will need to work on improving their landing techniques and adapting to the challenging weather conditions to ensure a safe and successful landing.
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