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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,224 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,224 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 57 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Reichelsheim Airfield (EDFB), the Extra 330 aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 18, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 78 kt within a takeoff distance of 270 m, which accounted for 22% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 24 °C and a moderate headwind of 13 kt from a direction of 192 °.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it proceeded to complete a left-hand circuit, navigating through the various phases of the approach with precision. The downwind turn, executed at an angle of 75.2 ° to the runway, covered a distance of 1 nm. The subsequent base leg turn, with an angle of 43.9 ° to the runway, also measured 1 nm. The aircraft's performance during the approach was satisfactory, with a final approach speed of 66 kt and a touchdown speed of 62 kt. The touchdown distance of 58 m was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -62 fpm was excellent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 18, with a slight misalignment of 9.5 m from the centreline. The total landing distance of 360 m accounted for 29% of the available runway length. Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned, by 9.7 m from the centreline. The total flight distance of 6 nm was completed within 4 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kg.
The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from the north was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 178.0° at 1 nm and 267 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 66 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 58 m was good, and the touchdown speed of 62 kt was also within the desired parameters. The touchdown rate of -62 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision.
However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline, deviating by 9.5 m. This minor deviation was also reflected in the runway rollout alignment, which was slightly off-centre by 9.7 m. Despite these minor misalignments, the overall landing distance of 360 m was well within the acceptable range, accounting for only 29% of the runway length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24 °C and a wind of 13 kt at 191°, also played a role in the landing, with a 3 kt crosswind and a 12 kt headwind.
The landing was scored 94.0%, a testament to the pilot's skill and precision. While there were minor deviations from the centreline, the overall performance was impressive, with good threshold height, speed, and touchdown characteristics. The excellent touchdown rate and controlled rollout further demonstrated the pilot's expertise. Overall, the landing was a credit to the pilot's training and experience, and a good example of a well-executed landing.
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