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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 846 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 846 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 177 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the NXCub began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, covering less than 1 nm in less than 1 minute. The departure roll on runway 16 at LFNC Saint Crepin was only 303 m, which was 36% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 55 kn, with the local weather indicating a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 4 kn at 81°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 1 kn.
Once in the air, the enroute level cruise began 1 mile west of Guillestre in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. This portion of the flight lasted 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nm.
The landing took place on runway 34 at LFNC Saint Crepin, which had a length of 846 m. The height at the threshold was 35 ft agl, and the speed at the threshold was 57 kn. The touchdown occurred 176 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 47 kn and a vertical speed indicator reading of -250 ft/min. The local weather conditions for the landing indicated a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 5 kn at 85°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 kn and a tailwind of 1 kn. The total landing distance was 378 m, which was 45% of the runway length.
Overall, the total flight distance was 11 nm and took 29 minutes to complete. The NXCub used 9 kg of fuel during the flight.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 94.3% indicates a strong performance with some room for improvement in certain areas.
During the Approach Phase, there were issues with poor descent path above the glideslope limit and slightly below target speed. It is important to ensure that the descent path is within limits to achieve a smooth and safe landing. Additionally, maintaining the correct speed is crucial for a successful landing, as it affects the overall stability of the aircraft.
The Landing Phase showed a mix of strengths and weaknesses. The good threshold height and perfect landing flare demonstrate skill in accurately positioning the aircraft for touchdown. However, poor bank angle stability during landing suggests a need for better control of the aircraft's lateral movements. Improving bank angle stability will help maintain a straight and stable approach during landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the firm touchdown rate indicates a successful landing, but it is important to aim for a smoother touchdown to reduce stress on the aircraft and passengers. It is positive that the speed was on target and the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, showing good precision in landing. The runway touchdown position being 1.5 meters from the centerline suggests room for improvement in aligning the aircraft with the runway.
Lastly, during the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 4.2 meters from the centerline highlights the need for better alignment control. Ensuring the aircraft remains centered on the runway throughout the rollout phase is essential for a safe landing.
Overall, with some adjustments in descent path, speed control, bank angle stability, touchdown smoothness, alignment, and centerline control, the landing performance can be further improved. Keep practicing and refining these skills to achieve even higher scores in future landings. It's evident that there are areas of strength in your performance, so with dedication and focus, you can continue to enhance your skills as a pilot. Great job on achieving a 94.3% landing score!
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