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Reduce your height at the threshold
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 3,496 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,496 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,992 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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Departing from Mannheim-City Airport, the aircraft began its journey from the parking area, taxiing to the runway in a mere 8 minutes, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. With the runway 27 cleared for departure, the aircraft rolled down the asphalt, accelerating to liftoff speed of 57 knots in a distance of 1,358 feet, which accounted for 41% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and a gentle wind of 10 knots at 10°, resulting in a negligible tailwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft departed the Mannheim area, it initiated its enroute climb, ascending from 1,066 feet above sea level to 3,002 feet, a vertical gain of 1,936 feet, in a mere 3 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, with the aircraft reaching a cruising altitude. Subsequently, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting from an altitude of 3,087 feet above sea level, and descending to 1,187 feet, a decrease of 1,900 feet, in a similar 3-minute timeframe. This descent phase spanned 7 nautical miles, bringing the aircraft closer to its destination. Following the descent, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of approximately 1,200 feet above sea level, and covering a distance of 97 nautical miles in 54 minutes.
The total flight distance of 112 nautical miles was completed in 64 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 56 pounds of fuel. The flight plan was executed efficiently, with the aircraft making the most of the favorable weather conditions. The aircraft's performance was in line with expectations, with the climb and descent phases demonstrating a smooth and controlled ascent and descent. The level cruise phase showcased the aircraft's ability to maintain a steady altitude and speed, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey.
The approach to runway 30R at ED94 Sinsheim Airfield was conducted with a threshold height at 150 ft agl that was excessively over target, while the threshold speed was good at 59 kt; ambient conditions were 60 °F with a wind of 10 kt from 11°, providing a 3 kt headwind component and a 10 kt cross-wind component.
Touchdown occurred after more than 75 % of the 3,496 ft runway had been used, indicating an excessively long touchdown point; the aircraft touched down at a speed of 43 kt, which was good, with a smooth vertical rate of minus 135 fpm, but the touchdown position was misaligned by 44 ft from the centreline.
To improve the score, aim to achieve touchdown within the standard aim point of about 300 m (1,000 ft) from the threshold and work on lateral alignment to keep the touchdown point within a few feet of the centreline.
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