EGPF to EGPL Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from EGPF to EGPL

Saturday, 05 October 2024 03:31

Minutes 84

166 nm

Fuel 326 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPF

Glasgow

Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Altitude

23 ft asl

Weight

9,474 kg

Fuel

1,094 kg

Temperature

14 °C

Wind Speed

14 kt

Wind Direction

150.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

13 kt

Arrival

Runway 17 at EGPL

Benbecula

Benbecula Eilean Siar, Scotland

13 ft asl

Altitude

9,148 kg

Weight

767 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

25 kt

Wind Speed

170.0 °

Wind Direction

24 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.33%

Departure Score 97.07%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 94.91%

The flight in the Douglas DC-3 from Glasgow (EGPF) to Benbecula (EGPL) covered a total distance of 166nm and lasted 84 minutes.

The taxi from the parking to the runway at Glasgow took 12 minutes and covered 2nm. The departure roll from runway 23 at EGPF was 517m, which was 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 68 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 14°C with a 14 knot wind coming from 150°, resulting in a 13 knot crosswind and 3 knot headwind.

The enroute climb started 1 mile northeast of Linwood, climbing from 617 ft asl to 5,415 ft asl in 6 minutes, covering 12nm. The enroute level cruise started over Gourock and lasted 42 minutes, covering 113nm. The enroute descent started 7 miles northeast of Isle of South Uist, descending from 5,917 ft asl to 2,566 ft asl in 7 minutes, covering 22nm.

The second enroute level cruise started 5 miles north of Isle of North Uist and lasted 6 minutes, covering 5nm. The go-around was performed on runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula at 862 ft agl. The landing on runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula had a runway length of 1,204m, with the height at threshold being 45 ft agl. The speed at threshold was 89 knots, with a touchdown speed of 80 knots and a VSI of -295 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a 25 knot wind coming from 170°, resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and 24 knot headwind.

The touchdown was 283m from the threshold, with a total landing distance of 724m, which was 60% of the runway. The taxi from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1nm. The flight used a total of 326kg of fuel.

Screenshots

Flight Image — Flight from EGPF to EGPL in the Douglas DC-3 on Sat 05-Oct-24 07:37. Altitude 10 ft agl, Heading 35.9 °, Speed 7 kt. Taxi to runway 23 EGPF Glasgow Glasgow (Renfrewshire, Scotland)

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 12 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 12 kn 0 kn min to max 18 kn	0		6 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 12 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 10.6 ° min to max 13.4 °	11.9		11.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 03:31:07
Info	Engine 2 Started at 03:31:07
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 03:31:07
Info	Landing Gear Down at 03:31:07
Info	Parking Brake On at 03:31:07
Info	Engine 1 Started at 03:32:00
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 03:32:29
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 03:32:29
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 03:35:10
Info	Parking Brake Off at 03:35:20

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPF Glasgow, Average speed was 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 8 kn 0 kn min to max 16 kn	5		16 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 12.0 ° 11.6 ° min to max 12.4 °	11.9		11.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.97 g 0.95 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.97 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 03:42:51
Info	Parking Brake Off at 03:51:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 03:51:15
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 03:51:16

Departure Roll

92.65 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPF Glasgow. Takeoff distance 517 m 22 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kn. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 14 kn at 150 °. Crosswind: 13 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 517 m 22 % of runway
90.65 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kn Target 80 kn
72.61 %	Runway alignment max 10.56 m 10.56 m left to 0.00 m left	5.05		7.68 m
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		0.95 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 8.8 ° min to max 12.6 °	11.9		8.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.3		2.6 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 03:51:59
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 03:52:00

Departure Climb 1

98.79 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EGPF Glasgow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.7		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 68 kn min to max 75 kn	68		75 kn
95.16 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.8 °	2.6		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	0.95		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 508 ft/m 111 ft/m min to max 734 ft/m	111		734 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 13 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.4 ° 8.3 ° min to max 14.0 °	8.7		13.2 °

Departure Climb 2

97.32 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EGPF Glasgow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	-0.2		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 75 kn min to max 104 kn	75		104 kn
89.26 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.1 °	2.2		6.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.88 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 591 ft/m 144 ft/m min to max 1,122 ft/m	736		1,122 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 129 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 387 ft agl	46		387 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.0 ° 5.3 ° min to max 13.2 °	13.2		10.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 03:52:21

Departure Climb 3

96.61 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 EGPF Glasgow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.17 %	Heading variation 2.7 ° 1.7 ° min to max 4.0 °	1.7		4.0 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kn 102 kn min to max 107 kn	103		107 kn
83.89 %	Average bank angle 6.7 ° 5.3 ° min to max 8.1 °	6.1		8.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.91 g min to max 1.03 g	0.91		1.03 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 964 ft/m 843 ft/m min to max 1,161 ft/m	1,161		860 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 488 ft agl 407 ft agl min to max 564 ft agl	407		564 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.9 ° 7.6 ° min to max 10.1 °	9.4		7.8 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of Linwood (Renfrewshire, Scotland). Climbing from 617 ft asl to 5,415 ft asl, an increase of 4,798 ft in 6 minutes and covering 12 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 119 kn 90 kn min to max 130 kn	108		114 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.0 °	7.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.78 g min to max 1.15 g	1.09		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 817 ft/m 128 ft/m min to max 1,595 ft/m	959		666 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,944 ft asl 617 ft asl min to max 5,415 ft asl	617		5,415 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 3.4 ° min to max 11.7 °	8.4		6.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 03:53:43
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 03:53:43
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 03:53:43
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 03:53:44
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 03:53:44
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 03:53:50
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 03:53:50
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 03:53:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 03:53:51
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 03:54:43

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Gourock (Inverclyde, Scotland) and lasted 42 minutes, covering 113 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 5,846 ft asl 5,525 ft asl min to max 5,942 ft asl	5,525		5,916 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 146 kn 115 kn min to max 161 kn	115		143 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.0 °	0.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 6.2 °	5.6		1.6 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 03:59:44
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 03:59:44

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 7 miles north east of Isle of South Uist (Eilean Siar, Scotland). Descent from 5,917 ft asl to 2,566 ft asl, a decrease of 3,351 ft in 7 minutes and covering 22 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 149 kn 136 kn min to max 160 kn	142		148 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -500 ft/m -694 ft/m min to max 41 ft/m	-15		-646 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 4,464 ft asl 2,566 ft asl min to max 5,922 ft asl	5,917		2,566 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -3.4 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.6		-1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:41:46
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:41:46
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 04:43:24

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north of Isle of North Uist (Eilean Siar, Scotland) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,006 ft asl 1,801 ft asl min to max 2,458 ft asl	2,458		1,801 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 115 kn 80 kn min to max 147 kn	147		91 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.11 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -1.8 ° min to max 7.5 °	-1.3		-1.0 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:48:19
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:48:19
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:50:04
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:50:04
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:50:53
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:50:53
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 04:53:06
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 04:53:08
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 04:53:20
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 04:53:48
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 04:53:48
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:53:48

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 5 miles north of Isle of North Uist (Eilean Siar, Scotland).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 78 kn min to max 105 kn	92		87 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	0.2		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.25 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -150 ft/m -845 ft/m min to max 541 ft/m	-845		-235 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,150 ft asl 896 ft asl min to max 1,788 ft asl	1,788		896 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° -3.2 ° min to max 9.9 °	-0.6		2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 4 (GA)

98.43 %

Approaching runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 878 ft agl to 862 ft agl. A decrease of 16 ft in 4 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.4		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 87 kn min to max 89 kn	87		88 kn
84.31 %	Heading variation 4.0 ° 3.9 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.9		4.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.6		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -250 ft/m -300 ft/m min to max -100 ft/m	-275		-100 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 869 ft agl 862 ft agl min to max 878 ft agl	878		862 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.2		4.2 °

Go-around

100 %

Go-Around runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula at 862 ft agl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 79 kn 73 kn min to max 89 kn	89		76 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 12.8 °	1.6		6.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.20 g	1.03		0.95 g
Info	Average altitude 754 ft agl 492 ft agl min to max 958 ft agl	862		492 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 0.4 ° min to max 9.6 °	4.6		2.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:00:40
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 05:00:41

Arrival Final 2

96.53 %

Approaching runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 481 ft agl to 350 ft agl. A decrease of 131 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 71 kn min to max 80 kn	77		77 kn
100 %	Heading variation 1.1 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.6		0.4 °
82.65 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.4 °	1.0		9.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -280 ft/m -599 ft/m min to max 164 ft/m	-599		-361 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 422 ft agl 350 ft agl min to max 481 ft agl	481		350 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 3.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	3.7		3.7 °

Arrival Final 1

94.35 %

Approaching runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 343 ft agl to 61 ft agl. A decrease of 283 ft in 46 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.35 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 78 kn min to max 90 kn	78		89 kn
96.4 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.5 °
87.98 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.5 °	7.5		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.13 g	0.96		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -376 ft/m -788 ft/m min to max -89 ft/m	-399		-408 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 125 ft agl 61 ft agl min to max 343 ft agl	343		61 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max 5.3 °	3.0		1.3 °

Arrival Landing

97.7 %

Landing on runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula, runway length 1,204 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 89 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 89 kn. Target 80 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
94.65 %	Landing and flare profile
95.2 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.6 °
95.16 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	1.8		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.05		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 83 kn 78 kn min to max 89 kn	89		80 kn
Info	Average VSI -307 ft/m -454 ft/m min to max -126 ft/m	-403		-290 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	45		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.3		2.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

89.16 %

Touchdown distance was good at 283 m. Touchdown speed at 80 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was fair at -290 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.8 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 25 kn at 170 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 24 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.44 %	Touchdown VSI was -290 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 283 m Target 457 m
99.69 %	Speed at touchdown 80 kn Target 75 kn
79.09 %	Runway alignment max 8.78 m 8.43 m left	8.78		8.14 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.18 g 0.95 g min to max 1.31 g	0.95		1.17 g
60 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 78 kn 74 kn min to max 80 kn	80		74 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 2.7 ° min to max 7.1 °	2.7		7.1 °

Arrival Rollout

91.74 %

Total landing distance 724 m, 60 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 724 m 60 % of runway.
81.64 %	Runway alignment max 8.08 m 8.08 m left to 0.00 m left	8.08		2.40 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.23 g	1.17		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 50 kn 32 kn min to max 56 kn	56		32 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 3.7 ° min to max 12.2 °	7.5		12.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 05:03:46
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:03:55

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 31 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kn 8 kn min to max 30 kn	30		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.4 ° min to max 12.3 °	12.3		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:03:58
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 05:04:20
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 05:05:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 05:05:19

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kn 3 kn min to max 10 kn	10		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 4 kn max 5 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.99 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.8 ° min to max 11.9 °	11.8		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:07:58
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 05:08:14
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 05:08:25
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 05:08:33
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 05:08:33
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 05:08:34
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 05:08:35

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPF Glasgow in the Douglas DC-3

97.07 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 12 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

92.65 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPF Glasgow. Takeoff distance 517 m 22 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kn. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 14 kn at 150 °. Crosswind: 13 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 517 m using 21.96 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

90.65 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

72.61 %

10.56 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.79 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EGPF Glasgow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.16 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

97.32 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EGPF Glasgow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

89.26 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.61 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 EGPF Glasgow.

Heading

99.17 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

83.89 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 93.24 %

Landing Summary

Firstly, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 93.2%! This demonstrates solid proficiency in various aspects of the landing process. Let's breakdown the analysis further to understand the strengths and areas for improvement in each phase:

Approach Phase: The poor descent path above the glideslope limit suggests that the descent angle may have been steeper than optimal, potentially leading to a higher approach speed. This could contribute to a higher touchdown speed and potentially a firmer landing. It is essential to maintain proper descent profiles to ensure a smooth and controlled approach.

Landing Phase: On the positive side, having a good threshold height and executing a great landing flare are commendable. These aspects play a crucial role in achieving a smooth touchdown and minimizing the impact on the landing gear. However, the speed being slightly above target indicates a need for greater precision in airspeed control during the descent and flare.

Touchdown Phase: The firm touchdown rate suggests that there may have been excessive vertical speed at the moment of touchdown. While a firm landing may not always be avoidable, aiming for a smoother touchdown can help reduce stress on the aircraft structure. The slight overshoot in speed indicates a need for more precise speed control during the final moments of the landing. On a positive note, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 8.8 m from the centerline show good alignment with the desired touchdown point.

Rollout Phase: The slight deviation in runway alignment (8.1 m from the centerline) during the rollout phase may have resulted from crosswinds or minor directional control adjustments. Maintaining precise runway alignment is crucial for a safe and controlled rollout after touchdown.

In conclusion, while achieving a high landing score is commendable, there are areas within each phase of the landing process that offer opportunities for improvement. Focusing on maintaining proper descent profiles, precise airspeed control, softer touchdown rates, and improved runway alignment can contribute to further enhancing your landing proficiency. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every phase of the landing sequence.

96.53 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 481 ft agl to 350 ft agl. A decrease of 131 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

82.65 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

94.35 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 343 ft agl to 61 ft agl. A decrease of 283 ft in 46 seconds.

Glideslope

87.35 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

96.4 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

87.35 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

96.4 %

Bank

87.98 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.7 %

Landing

Landing on runway 17 at EGPL Benbecula, runway length 1,204 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 89 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 89 kt. Target 80 kt

Flare

94.65 %

Great landing flare

Heading

95.2 %

Bank

95.16 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

89.16 %

Touchdown

93.44 %

Touchdown rate was fair at -295 ft/m.

Speed

99.69 %

Touchdown speed at 80 kt was a little fast. Target below 75 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 283 m.

Alignment

79.09 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.8 m from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.9 °

100 %

G 1.18 g

Bounce

60 %

Bounce Detected

91.74 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 724 m, 60 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline.

100 %

Landing distance 724 m using 60.12 % of runway

Alignment

81.64 %

Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

Metrics

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