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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 3,100 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 212 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a taxi from the parking area to the runway at La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport, which took 8 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The departure roll from runway 09 involved a takeoff distance of 532 m, which was 36% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. The local weather at takeoff was 14 °C, with a 7 knot wind coming from 170 ° resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb started overhead Lagord in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The aircraft climbed from 642 ft above sea level to 2,900 ft, covering a distance of 9 nm and an altitude increase of 2,258 ft in 4 minutes. The enroute level cruise began 2 miles southwest of Chatelaillon-Plage and lasted for 25 minutes, covering 59 nm.
Another enroute climb started overhead Plassac, climbing from 2,818 ft to 3,482 ft, covering 5 nm and an altitude increase of 664 ft in 2 minutes. The subsequent enroute level cruise began overhead Saint-Seurin-de-Bourg and lasted 8 minutes, covering 9 nm.
The landing occurred on runway 23 at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, with a runway length of 3,100 m. The aircraft approached at a height of 16 ft above ground level with a speed of 72 knots. The touchdown took place 212 m from the threshold at a speed of 66 knots, with a vertical speed indicator reading of -71 ft/min. The local weather at landing was 13 °C, with a 5 knot wind coming from 280 ° resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 1,146 m, which was 37% of the runway length.
Finally, taxiing back to the parking area from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 90 nm, lasting 60 minutes and using 178 kg of fuel.
Firstly, let me congratulate you on an impressive aircraft landing score of 97.7%! Your performance throughout each phase of the landing process was commendable and showcases your skill and precision as a pilot.
In the Approach Phase, your exceptional glideslope alignment demonstrates your ability to maintain proper altitude and descend smoothly towards the runway. While your speed was slightly below target, this minor deviation did not impact the overall quality of your approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your good threshold height and perfect landing flare indicate a high level of proficiency in controlling the aircraft during the critical moments before touchdown. Your ability to execute a flawless landing flare is a testament to your training and expertise.
During the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent, with your speed matching the target and touchdown distance well within the designated touchdown zone. Additionally, your runway touchdown position was very good, further highlighting your precision and control during this phase of the landing process.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, while your runway alignment was slightly off at 8.7 meters from the centerline, this minor deviation does not overshadow the overall excellence of your landing. Your ability to maintain control of the aircraft and bring it safely to a stop on the runway demonstrates your proficiency in handling the aircraft in various conditions.
Overall, your landing score of 97.7% is a clear reflection of your expertise and dedication to excellent airmanship. Keep up the outstanding work, and continue to strive for perfection in all aspects of your flight operations. Congratulations on a job well done!
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