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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 1,721 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 110 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Beechcraft Baron G58 started with a smooth departure roll from runway 02 at LFLQ Aérodrome de Montélimar - Ancône. With a takeoff distance of 493 meters, 41% of the runway was used before reaching liftoff speed at 112 knots. The local weather at the time showed a temperature of 16°C with a 10 knot wind coming at 11°, resulting in a 2 knot crosswind and a 10 knot headwind during takeoff.
During the enroute climb phase, the aircraft started climbing 1 mile southeast of Meysse in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The plane ascended from 1,300 feet above sea level to 3,159 feet above sea level, gaining 1,859 feet of altitude in just 1 minute while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired altitude, the flight transitioned into a level cruise over La Coucourde in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. This segment lasted 4 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The approach and landing took place at LFLU Valence-Chabeuil Airport on runway 01. An initial go-around was performed at 921 feet above ground level, followed by a successful landing with a runway length of 1,721 meters. The aircraft touched down 109 meters from the threshold with a landing speed of 70 knots and a vertical speed indicator showing -303 feet per minute. The weather conditions at the airport at the time of landing were recorded as 15°C with a 10-knot wind at 11°, resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and a 10 knot headwind on final approach. The total landing distance required was 980 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway length.
After landing, the taxi to the parking area from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The entire flight covered a distance of 24 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 22 minutes and fuel consumption of 11 kilograms.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 91.1% is quite good, indicating a strong performance during most phases of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was excellent, showing a high level of precision in descending towards the runway. Additionally, the speed being slightly below target suggests a cautious approach, which can be seen as a positive attribute.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's evident that there were some areas for improvement. While the threshold height and landing flare were both good, the poor bank angle stability during landing is a cause for concern. Maintaining a stable bank angle is crucial for ensuring a safe and smooth touchdown, so this is an aspect that could be focused on in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were both positives and negatives. The hard touchdown rate is something that could be improved upon, as a softer landing is generally preferred for passenger comfort and aircraft maintenance. However, the speed being on target and the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone are both commendable points. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 10.3 m from the centerline is fairly close to the ideal mark, showing good alignment.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 12.4 m from the centerline is slightly off, but not significantly so. This could be an area to focus on for future landings, in order to ensure straighter and more precise alignment with the runway.
Overall, while there were some areas that could be improved upon, the aircraft landing score of 91.1% is a reflection of a solid performance. By continuing to focus on aspects such as bank angle stability, touchdown rate, and runway alignment, even greater scores can be achieved in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every phase of the landing process.
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