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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,103 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 898 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The aircraft, a Velocity XL, took off with a takeoff distance of 372 feet, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 60 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 157 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 796 feet above sea level to 5,453 feet, an increase of 4,657 feet, in just 4 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The climb was followed by an enroute level cruise, which began 2 miles southeast of North Seekonk, Massachusetts, and lasted for 8 minutes. The cruise phase covered a distance of 27 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile southeast of Wareham Center, Massachusetts. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 5,057 feet above sea level to 1,340 feet, a decrease of 3,717 feet, in 5 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 18 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 15 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 204.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 1,275 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 15 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 67 knots and a touchdown distance of 896 feet. The touchdown rate was smooth at -102 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 100 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,921 feet, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 56 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 22 minutes. The aircraft used 28 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed on runway 15 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 204.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,275 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrating a precise and controlled descent.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down smoothly at a speed of 67 knots, which is well within the recommended threshold speed of 81 knots. The touchdown distance of 896 feet was also satisfactory, indicating a well-executed landing. The aircraft's descent rate of -102 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's altitude and airspeed.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 100°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots, which is relatively mild and did not pose a significant challenge to the landing. The pilot effectively managed the aircraft's alignment with the runway, ensuring a perfect touchdown alignment and a smooth rollout.
The total landing distance of 1,921 feet was 38% of the runway length, which is a respectable figure considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. Overall, the Aircraft Velocity XL's landing on runway 15 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport was a textbook example of safe and efficient flight operations.
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