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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,990 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 218 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche started with a departure roll on runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The takeoff distance was 1,617 ft, which accounted for 40% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 75 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 58 °F, with a 2 knot wind coming from 89 ° resulting in a 2 knot crosswind and 0 knot headwind.
The enroute climb began overhead Reichelsheim in Hessen, Germany, ascending from 804 ft above sea level to 1,699 ft above sea level. This was an increase of 895 ft in altitude achieved in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
After the climb, the flight transitioned into a level cruise phase, starting 2 miles southwest of Florstadt in Hessen, Germany. The cruise lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 07C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, which had a runway length of 13,089 ft. The height at the threshold was 27 ft above ground level. The speed at the threshold was 67 knots. The touchdown occurred 701 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 56 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -187 ft per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 56 °F, with a 1 knot wind coming from 90 ° resulting in a 1 knot headwind and 0 knot crosswind.
The total landing distance covered was 2,228 ft, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The total flight distance traveled was 26 nautical miles, with a total flight duration of 18 minutes. The flight consumed 22 lbs of fuel during this journey.
Congrats on achieving a landing score of 96.9%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to understand where you excelled and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, you demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth touchdown. This shows a strong understanding of the aircraft's descent path and ensures a safe approach to the runway.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you maintained a good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. A proper landing flare is key to a gentle touchdown, reducing stress on the landing gear and providing a more comfortable experience for passengers.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was good, indicating a controlled descent onto the runway. While your speed was slightly above target, this can be easily corrected with practice. It's also impressive that your touchdown distance fell within the touchdown zone, showing precise aiming for the runway.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was off by 9.4 meters from the centerline. This suggests some room for improvement in maintaining the aircraft's alignment during the landing roll. However, your touchdown position was only 3.4 meters from the centerline, indicating strong initial alignment upon touchdown.
Overall, you should be proud of your high landing score and the various aspects of the landing that you excelled at. Keep practicing and fine-tuning your skills to achieve even greater precision and consistency in future landings. With your dedication and attention to detail, you're well on your way to becoming a top-notch pilot. Great job!
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