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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 3,501 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 254 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 6-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFBT Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport. The departure roll on runway 20 covered a distance of 370 meters, representing 16% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 64 knots. The local weather at the time of departure included a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 17 knots coming from 260°, resulting in crosswinds of 15 knots and headwinds of 8 knots.
The enroute climb phase started 1 mile west of Lanne in Occitanie, France. The aircraft climbed from 1,777 feet above sea level to 8,882 feet above sea level, covering a vertical distance of 7,104 feet in 10 minutes and 23 nautical miles. The subsequent level cruise phase began 1 mile northwest of Castelnau-Magnoac and lasted 7 minutes, covering 22 nautical miles.
The descent phase commenced 2 miles west of Pouy-de-Touges. The aircraft descended from 8,537 feet above sea level to 2,944 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,594 feet over 9 minutes and 25 nautical miles. Another level cruise phase started overhead Pechabou and lasted 3 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The landing occurred on runway 32L at LFBO Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, which has a runway length of 3,501 meters. The aircraft approached with a height of 20 feet above ground level and a speed of 71 knots at the threshold. The touchdown point was 251 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 62 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -169 feet per minute. The local weather conditions during the landing included a temperature of 17°C and a wind speed of 16 knots from 290°, resulting in crosswinds of 9 knots and headwinds of 13 knots. The total landing distance covered was 630 meters, representing 18% of the runway length.
After landing, there was a 4-minute taxi from the runway to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance for the journey was 81 nautical miles, with a total duration of 41 minutes. The aircraft consumed 176 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 94.3%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see what went well and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates that the aircraft was on the correct descent path towards the runway. However, the slight deviation in speed being a little below target is something to take note of for future landings. Ensuring that the speed is within the desired range can help with a smoother overall landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the threshold height was good and that the landing flare was executed perfectly. These elements are crucial for a safe and controlled touchdown. Additionally, the touchdown rate being good and speed on target are positive indicators of a well-executed landing. The fact that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone is also a good achievement, showing precision in landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the runway touchdown position being 4.9 meters from the centerline is a good result. This means that the aircraft landed close to the desired spot on the runway, which is important for efficient taxiing and runway throughput.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 14.0 meters from the centerline suggests there may have been some drift during the rollout. Paying attention to maintaining runway alignment can help improve overall landing performance.
Overall, achieving a landing score of 94.3% is a great accomplishment. Recognizing the strengths in each phase of the landing while also identifying areas for improvement shows a dedication to continual growth and enhancement of skills. Keep up the good work, and continue striving for excellence in every landing. Happy flying!
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