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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,122 ft past the threshold — beyond 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 approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 09 at San Diego International Airport (KSAN). The takeoff distance was 3,222 feet, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 94 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 180°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. The enroute climb started over San Diego, California, and the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 821 feet above sea level to 1,018 feet, an increase of 197 feet, in just 1 minute while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. This phase began 2 miles northeast of San Diego. The aircraft then started its descent, which began 2 miles northwest of North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY) in San Diego. The descent from 866 feet above sea level to 117 feet took 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 11 at KNZY was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 131.0° at an altitude of 95 feet above ground level. The landing was made on the runway, which had a length of 7,502 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed at 64 knots. The touchdown point was 673 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 48 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 199°. The crosswind component was 13 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 3,119 feet, which accounted for 42% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The final phase of the flight involved taxiing from the runway to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 17 minutes. The aircraft used 10 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KNZY North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The aircraft scored an impressive 90.2% on this landing, showcasing its ability to execute a precise and controlled approach.
The final approach to runway 11 was initiated from the north-west, with the aircraft heading 131.0° at 0 nm and 95 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent, with the pilot expertly managing the aircraft's altitude and heading to ensure a smooth approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 64 kt, which was slightly above the target threshold speed. However, the touchdown speed of 48 kt at the point of touchdown was well within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown point was 673 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation but still within acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 13 kt at 199°. The crosswind component was 13 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's alignment and speed to ensure a smooth touchdown.
The total landing distance of 3,119 ft was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's weight and the wind conditions. This indicates that the pilot was able to execute a precise and controlled approach, minimizing the distance required to bring the aircraft to a stop.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner. Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the pilot and the Cessna Skyhawk, showcasing its ability to execute a precise and controlled approach in a variety of weather conditions.
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