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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 3,701 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 334 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 4-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at EPWA Okecie. The departure roll on runway 15 covered 689 m, which was 23% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 83 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a 6 knots wind coming from 159°, resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and a 6 knot headwind.
After takeoff, the enroute climb started overhead Dawidy in the Masovian Voivodeship, Poland. The climb took the aircraft from 967 ft to 18,611 ft, covering 39 nm in 22 minutes. The level cruise portion of the flight began 1 mile west of Klwow and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.
Another enroute climb occurred 2 miles northwest of Rusinow, taking the aircraft from 19,293 ft to 20,119 ft, covering 4 nm in 2 minutes. The descent phase started overhead Gielniow, descending from 20,045 ft to 18,250 ft over 12 nm in 4 minutes.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise stage, starting 2 miles north of Nowy Kazanow, lasting 63 minutes and covering 152 nm. A descent began 4 miles northwest of Tisovec, descending from 18,078 ft to 8,184 ft over 34 nm in 11 minutes.
The final descent started 2 miles southeast of Batonyterenye, descending from 7,083 ft to 6,119 ft over 5 nm in 2 minutes. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase for 9 minutes, covering 20 nm starting 4 miles southwest of Paradsasvar.
The last descent phase began 2 miles northeast of Galgamacsa, descending from 5,833 ft to 4,207 ft over 7 nm in 2 minutes. The final level cruise phase lasted 9 minutes, covering 7 nm overhead Orbottyan.
The landing took place on runway 31R at LHBP Ferihegy, with a threshold height of 44 ft agl and a speed of 73 knots. The touchdown occurred 333 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 62 knots and a vertical speed indicator showing -313 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 22°C with a 13 knot wind coming from 230°, resulting in a 13 knot crosswind and a 2 knot headwind. The total landing distance covered was 890 m, which was 24% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied for 13 minutes, covering 2 nm to reach the parking area. The total flight distance was 311 nm, taking 174 minutes in total and consuming 633 kg of fuel.
Overall, congratulations on achieving a high aircraft landing score of 93.0%! This is a commendable accomplishment, especially considering the various factors that were taken into account during the different phases of the landing.
During the Approach Phase, it is clear that there was excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for ensuring a safe and smooth descent onto the runway. Additionally, being slightly below the target speed is not a major concern, as it indicates a cautious approach that prioritized safety.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the threshold height was good and that there was a great landing flare. These factors contribute significantly to a successful landing, as they help to ensure that the aircraft touches down smoothly on the runway. However, the poor bank angle stability during landing is an area that could be improved upon in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is noted that the touchdown rate was hard, which is something to be mindful of for future landings, as a softer touchdown can help to extend the lifespan of the aircraft and provide a more comfortable experience for passengers. On a positive note, the speed was on target, and the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were both within acceptable parameters. Additionally, landing with a 13 kn crosswind is a challenging feat, so kudos for handling that well!
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it is observed that the runway alignment was slightly off, as the aircraft was 13.1 m from the centerline. This is an area where there is room for improvement, as precise alignment plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and efficient landing.
Overall, the landing was successful with several standout performances, such as the glideslope alignment, landing flare, and handling of crosswinds. Areas for improvement include bank angle stability, touchdown rate, and runway alignment. Keep up the great work, and continue striving for excellence in every landing! Your attention to detail and dedication to improvement will surely lead to even higher landing scores in the future. Well done!
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