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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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 1,038 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,038 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 599 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the FlyingIron Fw 190 A-8 'Black 8' started with a 3-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at EDXF Schaferhaus. The departure roll on runway 11R covered 605 meters, which was 58% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 106 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 11°C with a 13-knot wind coming from 142°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
The enroute climb began 1 mile southwest of Flensburg and took the aircraft from 853 feet above sea level to 17,001 feet, covering 15 nautical miles in 6 minutes. The level cruise segment started 1 mile west of Schleswig and lasted 2 minutes, spanning 4 nm. The first descent phase commenced over Selk, reducing the altitude from 16,646 feet to 13,893 feet in 4 minutes over a distance of 21 nm.
The next level cruise segment began over Tappendorf, lasting 2 minutes and covering 10 nm. A subsequent descent over Quarnstedt brought the aircraft from 13,475 feet to 12,775 feet in 2 minutes and 10 nm. Another level cruise over Langeln followed, lasting 2 minutes and spanning 9 nm.
The final descent phase started over EDDH Hamburg Hamburg, decreasing the altitude from 12,904 feet to 12,111 feet in 2 minutes over 5 nm. A climb over Lurup then increased the altitude from 12,098 feet to 13,606 feet in 2 minutes across 8 nm. The subsequent descent phase commenced 1 mile east of Steinkirchen, reducing the altitude from 13,602 feet to 6,545 feet in 8 minutes over a distance of 36 nm.
Another climb took place 1 mile southwest of Schiffdorf, raising the altitude from 6,566 feet to 8,030 feet in 2 minutes over 8 nm. The following level cruise segment started 3 miles northeast of Langen and lasted 22 minutes, covering 57 nm. The final descent phase started 1 mile northwest of Silberstedt, bringing the altitude down from 7,259 feet to 1,963 feet in 3 minutes over 14 nm.
The aircraft landed on runway 29L at EDXF Schaferhaus, with a touchdown occurring 599 meters from the threshold at a speed of 84 knots. The vertical speed at touchdown was -247 ft/min. The total landing distance was 1,137 meters, which was 109% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 202 nm, lasting 75 minutes and consuming 275 kg of fuel.
First of all, let me start by acknowledging the positive aspects of the aircraft landing score of 58.0%. The Approach Phase showed excellent glideslope alignment, which indicates good precision in descending towards the runway. Additionally, despite poor heading alignment, it's great to see that the speed was excessively high, showing a sense of urgency and responsiveness during this critical phase of the landing process.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's commendable that the aircraft had a good threshold height, which demonstrates awareness and readiness to touch down on the runway. However, the very poor landing flare is an area that definitely needs improvement. A proper landing flare is crucial for a smooth touchdown and is indicative of good control and stability during the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the fair touchdown rate is a good starting point, but the excessively high speed is a cause for concern. This can lead to safety issues and difficulty in controlling the aircraft during touchdown. Furthermore, using more than 50% of the available runway for touchdown and being 10.0 m off the centreline indicates a need for better positioning and alignment during this phase of the landing process, as it can impact overall safety and efficiency.
It's important to address the fact that the aircraft landed with an 11 kn tailwind, which is a dangerous situation that can significantly affect the aircraft's performance and control during landing. Tailwinds can increase landing distances and make it challenging to touch down smoothly on the runway, posing risks to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
Finally, during the Rollout Phase, being 28.7 m off the centreline is an area that needs improvement in terms of runway alignment. Proper alignment is crucial for a safe and efficient rollout after landing, as it ensures smooth taxiing and minimizes the risk of runway incursions or other safety incidents.
Overall, while there were some positive aspects of the landing score, there are several areas that require attention and improvement to enhance safety, precision, and efficiency during the aircraft landing process. By addressing these issues and focusing on continual improvement and training, the landing score can be significantly improved in future landings.
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