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Improve the rollout
A crosswind landing is a geometry problem. The air mass you're flying in is moving sideways across the runway, and you need your ground track down the centreline with your wheels aligned to it at the moment of contact. There are two techniques that will help, the crab and the sideslip.
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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 2,434 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 407 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 at LFRK Caen-Carpiquet Airport, where the taxi from the parking area to the runway took 7 minutes to cover 1 nm. The departure roll was on runway 31, with a takeoff distance of 481 m (30% of the runway). The liftoff speed was 66 kn, and the local weather at the time of departure was 12 °C with a wind of 12 kn at 20°, including a crosswind of 11 kn and a headwind of 3 kn.
The enroute climb began over Putot-en-Bessin in Normandie, France, climbing from 1,229 ft asl to 3,501 ft asl, covering a distance of 6 nm in 3 minutes. The enroute level cruise phase started over Vaux-sur-Seulles and lasted 9 minutes, covering 22 nm. The descent phase started 6 miles northwest of Grandcamp-Maisy, descending from 3,962 ft asl to 2,932 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 5 nm. The next level cruise phase started 5 miles east of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and lasted 7 minutes, covering 8 nm.
The landing was on runway 28 at LFRC Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport, with a runway length of 2,434 m. The height at the threshold was 36 ft agl, and the speed at the threshold was 72 kn. The touchdown occurred 404 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 60 kn and a VSI of -161 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 10 °C with a wind of 15 kn at 30°, including a crosswind of 14 kn and a tailwind of 5 kn. The total landing distance was 1,211 m, 50% of the runway length.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 52 nm, taking 47 minutes, and using 132 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 93.0% is very impressive, reflecting a high level of proficiency and skill in executing the various phases of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates precise control and calculation to maintain the correct descent path towards the runway. Although the speed was slightly below target, this can be easily corrected with practice and experience.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noteworthy that the threshold height was good, and the landing flare was executed well. A good threshold height ensures a smooth transition from descent to landing, while a well-executed flare helps to cushion the touchdown and minimize the impact on the aircraft.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was good, and the speed was on target. Additionally, the touchdown distance within the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were very good. These aspects demonstrate a high level of precision and control during the critical moment of touchdown.
However, it is important to address the fact that the aircraft landed with a 5 kn tailwind, which can potentially pose safety risks and affect the landing performance. It is essential to always strive for landing with a headwind or a calm wind to ensure optimal control and safety.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it is noted that the runway alignment was 17.8 m from the centerline. While this may not have a significant impact on the overall landing score, attention should still be given to maintaining proper runway alignment for safety and operational reasons.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landing score of 93.0% is impressive, there are areas for improvement such as correcting the tailwind landing and ensuring precise runway alignment. With continued practice and attention to detail, the landing performance can be further enhanced to achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and strive for excellence in every landing!
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