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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 2,442 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 451 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 5-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFLC Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport. The departure roll on runway 08 covered 539 meters, which was 19% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 72 knots, with the local weather indicating a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 6 knots at 119°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The enroute climb started 1 mile west of Pont-du-Chateau and saw the aircraft ascend from 1,697 ft asl to 5,341 ft asl, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles in 4 minutes. The enroute level cruise began 1 mile southeast of Chatel-Guyon and lasted 23 minutes, covering a distance of 59 nm.
The descent phase of the flight commenced 1 mile southwest of Saint-Moreil, during which the aircraft descended from 5,962 ft asl to 4,270 ft asl, covering a distance of 6 nm in 2 minutes. The second enroute level cruise segment began 1 mile east of Le Chatenet-en-Dognon and lasted 10 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nm.
The final approach and landing took place on runway 21 at LFBL Limoges Airport. The runway had a length of 2,442 meters, with the aircraft coming in at a height of 35 ft agl and a speed of 76 knots at the threshold. The touchdown occurred 449 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 65 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -88 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing indicated a temperature of 7°C, with a 9-knot wind at 100° resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a tailwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance covered was 1,207 meters, which was 49% of the runway length. After landing, a 1-minute taxi from the runway to the parking area was conducted, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance for the journey was 96 nm, with a total flight time of 55 minutes and fuel consumption of 185 kg.
Great job on achieving a landing score of 98.0%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing to see what went well and where there may be room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, which indicates a high level of precision in descending towards the runway. This is a crucial aspect of a successful landing as it sets the tone for the rest of the process. Keep up the good work in this area.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's great to see that you had a good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. The threshold height is important for ensuring a smooth touchdown, and a well-executed landing flare helps reduce the rate of descent just before touchdown. These factors contributed to a successful landing for you.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent and your speed was on target. Additionally, landing inside the touchdown zone and with a runway touchdown position of 2.2 meters from the centerline shows a high level of accuracy in touchdown placement. However, it's worth noting that you landed with a 4-knot tailwind, which is a bit of a concern as it can affect the aircraft's handling during landing. It's important to be mindful of wind conditions and adjust your approach accordingly to ensure a safe landing.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was 7.9 meters from the centerline. While this indicates a slight deviation from the ideal centerline alignment, it's still within an acceptable range. It's something to keep an eye on in future landings to ensure consistent and precise runway alignment.
Overall, you demonstrated strong skills in various aspects of the landing process, with clear areas of proficiency in glideslope alignment, landing flare, touchdown accuracy, and threshold height. Be sure to pay attention to factors like tailwind during landing and runway alignment to further enhance your performance. Keep up the good work and continue honing your skills for even smoother landings in the future. Great job!
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