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Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 1.9°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: no landing flap set, sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,322 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,322 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 268 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA40-NG, then departed from runway 10L at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport. The takeoff distance was 350 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 76 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 1 knot at 269°. The crosswind was negligible, while the tailwind was 1 knot. The aircraft climbed to a height of 2,303 feet above sea level (asl) before initiating the enroute climb. This climb started overhead Gaissau in Vorarlberg, Austria, and resulted in an increase of 300 feet in less than 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted 6 minutes and covered 10 nautical miles. This cruise phase started overhead Gaissau. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 2,941 feet asl to 3,526 feet asl, an increase of 586 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. This climb started 1 mile northwest of Doren in Vorarlberg, Austria.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. This cruise phase started 1 mile south of Scheidegg in Bavaria, Germany. The aircraft then began a descent from 3,664 feet asl to 3,001 feet asl, a decrease of 664 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile south of Hohenweiler in Vorarlberg, Austria.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted 12 minutes and covered 10 nautical miles. This cruise phase started 1 mile northeast of Lindau in Bavaria, Germany. The final approach to runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 95.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,229 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing on runway 10 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 267 meters. The touchdown speed was 56 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -121 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 1 knot at 271°. The crosswind was negligible, while the tailwind was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 981 meters, which accounted for 74% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 35 nautical miles, taking 33 minutes, and the aircraft used 7 kilograms of fuel.
The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing technique. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 95.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,229 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the aircraft to make a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 69 knots, which is considered a good threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 267 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 56 knots was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent was smooth at -121 feet per minute, further demonstrating the pilot's skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 271°. This minimal wind made it easier for the pilot to maintain a stable approach and landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 981 meters was 74% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent, allowing for a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and skill on the part of the pilot, as well as a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The 98.2% score achieved in this landing is a testament to the pilot's ability to consistently perform at a high level.
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