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Keep the wings level on final
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 2,862 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 293 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 EGWU Northolt AB with a departure roll on runway 07. The takeoff distance was 545 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 80 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 12°C with a 9 knot wind at 49°, resulting in a 3 knot crosswind and an 8 knot headwind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Northolt, climbing from 618 feet above sea level to 5,537 feet above sea level with an increase of 4,919 feet. This portion of the flight lasted 6 minutes and covered a distance of 12 nautical miles.
After reaching cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise began 1 mile northwest of Chesham, lasting for 36 minutes and covering a distance of 104 nautical miles.
The descent phase of the flight began 1 mile north of Prees, descending from 5,743 feet above sea level to 2,498 feet above sea level with a decrease of 3,245 feet. This portion of the flight lasted 5 minutes and covered a distance of 14 nautical miles.
The next level cruise segment started overhead Tarporley, lasting 6 minutes and covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 05R at EGCC Manchester, where the runway length was 2,862 meters. The height at threshold was 25 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 75 knots. The touchdown occurred 292 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 67 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -234 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 12°C with a 5 knot wind at 80°, resulting in a 3 knot crosswind and a 5 knot headwind. The total landing distance was 790 meters, accounting for 28% of the runway.
The distance from the runway to parking was less than 1 nautical mile, and the final portion of the flight, including taxiing to parking, lasted 5 minutes.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 150 nautical miles, lasting 75 minutes and consuming 259 kilograms of fuel.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 97.9%! Your performance during the various phases of the landing process demonstrates a high level of skill and precision.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating a strong ability to maintain the correct descent angle towards the runway. Additionally, keeping your speed slightly below target shows careful attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your execution of the threshold height and landing flare was impeccable. The threshold height plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth touchdown, and your ability to maintain it showcases your proficiency as a pilot. The perfect landing flare further highlights your expertise in controlling the aircraft during the critical moment before touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, although the touchdown rate was fair, your speed was on target, indicating a good balance between accuracy and efficiency. Moreover, landing within the touchdown zone with a distance of 7.0 meters from the centerline reflects a commendable level of precision and control.
Finally, during the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was slightly off at 6.2 meters from the centerline. While this may be an area for improvement, it does not overshadow the overall excellent performance during the landing process.
Overall, your high landing score is a testament to your skill, dedication, and focus on continuously improving your abilities as a pilot. Keep up the great work, and continue striving for excellence in every aspect of your flying endeavors. Your commitment to safety and proficiency is truly commendable.
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