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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Shorten the long landing
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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.
The approach that landed joined below the 1,000 ft gate, after a go-around. The gate assessed on the earlier approach is not shown - it was not the landing's.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 912 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 912 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 251 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question involved a Kodiak 100 aircraft, starting with a brief taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
Upon departure, the aircraft accelerated on runway 13 at KHIB Range Regional Airport. Takeoff was completed after a distance of 267 meters, or 13% of the available runway. The liftoff speed was reached at 77 knots. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a light wind from the northwest, with a slight breeze blowing in from the north and a tailwind and crosswind, both measuring 1 knot.
After initiating the takeoff roll, the aircraft began its climb, ascending from an altitude of 2,371 feet to 11,993 feet within 8 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 19 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase ended as the aircraft passed overhead KHIB Range Regional Airport in Hibbing, Minnesota.
As the aircraft entered into level cruise flight, it followed a northerly course, passing 8 miles north of Floodwood, Minnesota. During this phase, which lasted for approximately 20 minutes, the aircraft covered a distance of 64 nautical miles.
After maintaining level flight for an extended period, the aircraft began its descent over the terrain near the town of Isle, Minnesota. During this phase, it decreased its altitude from 11,994 feet to 3,001 feet within 11 minutes, covering a distance of 30 nautical miles. The descent phase was initiated 4 miles south of Isle.
Following the descent, the aircraft entered into level flight once more, climbing to an altitude of 3,001 feet and then descending to 1,983 feet within a short period of 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
Subsequently, the aircraft initiated another climb phase, rising from 2,042 feet to 2,470 feet within 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles. The next phase of flight was the final approach to runway 23 at KSTC Saint Cloud Regional Airport.
The approach was conducted from a northeasterly direction, with the aircraft turning onto the final approach track at an altitude of 1,444 feet and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold. After encountering difficulties during the approach, the crew executed a go-around, climbing to a height of 7 feet above ground level.
Later in the approach process, the crew managed to complete a successful landing on runway 23. The local weather remained consistent throughout the approach, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot blowing from the north, accompanied by an insignificant crosswind and a headwind.
The touchdown speed and distance were well within acceptable limits, with a touchdown speed of 60 knots and a distance of 248 meters. The touchdown rate was also found to be highly favorable. However, the runway touchdown position deviated from the centerline by approximately 5.8 meters.
The total distance traveled by the aircraft was 127 nautical miles, consuming 131 kg of fuel in the process. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area lasted for approximately 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The landing report for the Kodiak 100 aircraft scored 96.7%, reflecting a highly satisfactory outcome. The aircraft successfully approached runway 23 at KSTC Saint Cloud Regional Airport from the north-east, flying at a heading of 239.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles (nm) and an altitude of 1,444 feet (ft) above ground level (agl).
Upon entering the final approach, the aircraft was at a suitable altitude, and its speed was aligned with the recommended threshold speed for the runway. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it did so safely with a speed of 60 kt, which is well within the threshold speed range. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory, measuring 248 meters, which is a significant portion of the runway.
Additionally, the touchdown rate was reported as excellent, reaching -76 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft's descent and landing were carried out smoothly and effectively, allowing the passengers to experience a comfortable ride. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, but not excessively, with the aircraft touching down approximately 5.8 meters off the centerline.
The landing took place in near-ideal weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C, and no significant cross or headwind to hinder the aircraft's progress. These conditions undoubtedly contributed to the aircraft's smooth landing. The total landing distance of 517 meters equates to about 57% of the available runway, which further emphasizes the aircraft's excellent handling and control during the landing phase.
In terms of post-landing performance, the aircraft rolled out perfectly, with its alignment very good, making it an exemplary demonstration of landing technique. Overall, the aircraft and its pilot handled the landing with precision and skill, reflecting the high proficiency and training of the flight crew.
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