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Maintain a smooth pitch
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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 339 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 smooth departure roll on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The takeoff distance was 159 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 78 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a wind speed of 8 knots coming from 200°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.
The enroute climb began over Florstadt in Hessen, Germany. The climb involved an ascent from 980 feet above sea level to 1,624 feet above sea level, marking an increase of 644 feet in just 1 minute while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. Once the climb was completed, the flight transitioned into a level cruise, commencing 1 mile to the west of EXGB Florstadt Airport in Florstadt, Germany. This segment of the flight lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The landing phase of the flight took place on runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, which has a runway length of 3,990 meters. The height at the threshold was 60 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 73 knots. The touchdown occurred 337 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 57 knots and a vertical speed indication of -407 ft/min. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to the departure weather, with a temperature of 7°C and a wind speed of 8 knots from 200°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 5 knots. The total landing distance covered was 690 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length.
Overall, the total flight distance covered was 21 nautical miles, with a total duration of 41 minutes. The flight consumed approximately 7 kilograms of fuel during this journey.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 93.0%! This is a commendable accomplishment and shows that you have excellent skills as a pilot.
Let's delve into the detailed analysis of the different phases of the landing:
Approach Phase: While the overall approach phase was good, it is noted that the descent path was slightly above the glideslope limit. This indicates that there may have been some issues with maintaining the correct descent angle during the final approach. Ensuring a smoother descent path can improve overall landing performance.
Landing Phase: The threshold height being slightly above the target is something to take note of, as it can impact the touchdown point on the runway. However, it is positive to see that the landing flare was executed fairly well. This indicates good control during the final moments before touchdown.
Touchdown Phase: Here, the touchdown rate being very hard suggests that the aircraft may have landed with more force than ideal. It's crucial to strive for a smoother touchdown to prevent excessive stress on the aircraft structure. Additionally, keeping the touchdown speed closer to the target can help improve landing performance.
Touchdown distance and position: The touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone is a positive aspect, showing that the landing was well-controlled in terms of vertical alignment. However, the runway touchdown position being 4.5m from the centerline suggests some room for improvement in maintaining lateral alignment during touchdown.
Rollout Phase: Lastly, the runway alignment being 3.8m from the centerline during rollout highlights the need for increased precision in maintaining the aircraft's position on the runway after touchdown. Ensuring a straight rollout can improve overall landing accuracy and safety.
In conclusion, while achieving a 93.0% landing score is commendable, there are specific areas within each phase of the landing that can be fine-tuned for even better performance. By focusing on maintaining the correct descent path, improving touchdown smoothness, speed control, and alignment during touchdown and rollout, you can further enhance your landing skills and achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of your flying.
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