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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 3,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 673 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Li-2 Aeroflot USSR-69318 began with a 4-minute taxi from the parking to the runway at LRTC Cataloi. The departure roll on runway 34 covered less than 1 nm and the takeoff distance was 402 m, which was 20% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 74 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 14 °C with a wind speed of 17 kn at 339 °, resulting in a crosswind of 2 kn and a headwind of 17 kn.
After takeoff, the enroute climb began 1 mile north of LRTC Cataloi and lasted 2 minutes, during which the aircraft climbed from 849 ft asl to 2,322 ft asl, covering 3 nm. The enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Mihail Kogalniceanu and lasted 5 minutes, covering 15 nm.
The landing took place on runway 36 at LRCK Constanta, which had a runway length of 3,495 m. The aircraft was at a height of 45 ft agl at the threshold with a speed of 71 kn. The touchdown occurred 671 m from the threshold with a touchdown speed of 67 kn and a VSI of -126 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 15 °C with a wind speed of 12 kn at 349 °, resulting in a crosswind of 3 kn and a headwind of 12 kn. The total landing distance was 1,266 m, accounting for 36% of the runway length.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 50 nm, with a duration of 33 minutes, and the aircraft used 87 kg of fuel during the flight.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.1%! This is a solid performance that reflects a high level of skill and precision in various phases of the landing process.
Let's start by analyzing the Approach Phase. It is evident that the glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating a smooth descent towards the runway. The slightly below target speed is a minor issue that can easily be corrected with more practice and attention to detail.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was good, showing a well-timed descent towards the runway. The fair landing flare suggests room for improvement in achieving a smoother transition from descent to touchdown. Ensuring a more precise and timely flare will contribute to a more controlled and stable landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is worth noting the smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed, which are essential factors in achieving a safe and comfortable landing. The touchdown point being 231 meters beyond the touchdown zone may indicate a slight overshoot, but the fact that the touchdown position was only 6.3 meters from the centerline is a positive sign of good alignment with the runway.
Finally, the Rollout Phase reveals a runway alignment of 15.0 meters from the centerline. While this is slightly off-center, it is still within an acceptable range and can be improved through practice and focus on maintaining alignment during the rollout.
Overall, your landing performance demonstrates a strong foundation in key landing phases, with areas for improvement that can be addressed through continued practice and attention to detail. Keep up the good work and strive for even greater precision in each phase of the landing process. With dedication and persistence, you can continue to refine your skills and achieve even higher landing scores in the future. Great job on your current performance!
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