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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,390 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,390 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 508 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27 at EGPN Dundee Airport, where the aircraft, a PA38 Tomahawk, successfully took off after covering a distance of 51 meters, which accounted for just 4% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 51 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Invergowrie in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 620 feet above sea level to 384 feet, a vertical gain of 236 feet, in less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. This impressive climb rate demonstrated the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's skill.
After completing the enroute climb, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 09 at EGPN Dundee Airport, which it approached from the southwest at a heading of 71.0 degrees. At this point, the aircraft was 1 nautical mile from the runway and at an altitude of 361 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions remained unchanged, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 41 knots, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 66 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -38 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The use of 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight suggests that the aircraft was operated efficiently, and the total flight distance of 2 nautical miles was covered in just 2 minutes.
The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPN Dundee Airport, achieving a score of 87.2%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, heading 71.0° at 1 nautical mile and 361 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 09.
The runway at EGPN Dundee Airport has a length of 1,390 meters, providing a suitable surface for the PA38 Tomahawk to touch down safely. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 64 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
Upon touchdown, the PA38 Tomahawk landed 66 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation from the ideal touchdown point. However, the touchdown speed of 41 knots was good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed before touching down. The touchdown rate of -38 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft's descent and had avoided any excessive or abrupt movements.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway as it touched down. This is an important aspect of safe landing procedures, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains stable and under control during the landing process.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots, which did not pose any significant challenges for the pilot. Overall, the PA38 Tomahawk's landing at EGPN Dundee Airport was a successful and safe operation, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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