CYNC to CZEM Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from CYNC to CZEM

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 04:39

Minutes 27

51 nm

Fuel 116 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 28 at CYNC

Wemindji

Wemindji, Quebec, Canada

Altitude

66 ft asl

Weight

9,353 kg

Fuel

973 kg

Temperature

-15 °C

Wind Speed

9 kt

Wind Direction

321.1 °

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

8 kt

Arrival

Runway 20 at CZEM

Eastmain River

Eastmain River Quebec, Canada

23 ft asl

Altitude

9,237 kg

Weight

857 kg

Fuel

-15 °C

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

321.9 °

Wind Direction

-9 kt

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.15%

Departure Score 92.10%

Enroute Score 99.03%

Arrival Score 68.00%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

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Flight Stages CYNC to CZEM

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 21 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 4 kn 0 kn min to max 12 kn	0		5 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kn max 10 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.01 g
0 %	Beacon, navigation and taxi lights on
Info	Average pitch angle 12.1 ° 11.7 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.0		11.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.9		0.2 °
Info	Engine 1 Started at 04:40:28
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 04:44:50
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 04:44:56
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 04:59:38
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 04:59:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 05:00:16
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:01:40
Info	Taxi Light OFF should be ON at 05:01:02

Departure Roll

77.6 %

Departure roll runway 28 at CYNC Wemindji. Takeoff distance 2,617 m 222 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 kn. Local weather - Temperature -15 °C. Wind 9 kn at 321 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Takeoff distance 2,617 m 222 % of runway
82.58 %	Liftoff speed was 66 kn Target 80 kn
55.41 %	Runway alignment max 16.19 m 0.91 m left to 15.28 m right	0.91		-15.28 m
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.93 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		0.99 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 11.3 ° 10.0 ° min to max 12.4 °	11.7		10.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.2		4.2 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 05:02:12
Info	Strobe Light OFF should be ON at 05:02:20

Departure Climb 1

94.18 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 CYNC Wemindji.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
86.78 %	Heading variation 1.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kn 66 kn min to max 76 kn	66		75 kn
89.95 %	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.8 °	4.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 426 ft/m 218 ft/m min to max 506 ft/m	218		506 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 10.2 ° min to max 12.3 °	10.2		12.3 °

Departure Climb 2

99.01 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 CYNC Wemindji.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 74 kn min to max 84 kn	75		82 kn
96.03 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	0.1		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.87 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 773 ft/m 511 ft/m min to max 1,160 ft/m	511		1,160 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 98 ft agl 43 ft agl min to max 351 ft agl	43		351 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.9 ° 12.4 ° min to max 15.3 °	12.4		12.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 05:02:37

Departure Climb 3

99.73 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 28 CYNC Wemindji.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.9		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 82 kn min to max 90 kn	82		89 kn
98.66 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.8		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.91 g min to max 1.05 g	0.93		0.93 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,286 ft/m 1,119 ft/m min to max 1,454 ft/m	1,120		1,196 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 445 ft agl 370 ft agl min to max 522 ft agl	370		522 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.4 ° 12.3 ° min to max 14.5 °	12.3		12.5 °

Enroute Climb

99.83 %

Enroute climb started overhead CYNC Wemindji Wemindji (Quebec, Canada). Climbing from 618 ft asl to 3,494 ft asl, an increase of 2,875 ft in 4 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 110 kn 85 kn min to max 144 kn	90		144 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 29.0 °	1.7		0.1 °
98.29 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.72 g min to max 1.23 g	0.92		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 827 ft/m -444 ft/m min to max 2,457 ft/m	1,115		16 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,941 ft asl 618 ft asl min to max 3,494 ft asl	618		3,494 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 1.3 ° min to max 14.5 °	11.8		1.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 05:04:13
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 05:04:14
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 05:04:23
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 05:04:23
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:04:23
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 05:04:25
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 05:04:25
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:04:27
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:04:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:04:40
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:04:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:06:30
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:06:30
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:06:32
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:06:32
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:06:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:06:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:06:54
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:06:54

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 6 miles south of CYNC Wemindji Wemindji (Quebec, Canada) and lasted 1 minutes, covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,566 ft asl 3,536 ft asl min to max 3,593 ft asl	3,558		3,560 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 149 kn 146 kn min to max 152 kn	146		152 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		0.86 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		-1.2 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:07:18
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:07:18
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:07:21
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:07:21

Enroute Descent

99.09 %

Enroute descent started 8 miles south of CYNC Wemindji Wemindji (Quebec, Canada). Descent from 3,507 ft asl to 1,785 ft asl, a decrease of 1,722 ft in 3 minutes and covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 147 kn 142 kn min to max 155 kn	155		142 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.4		0.0 °
90.86 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.59 g min to max 1.21 g	0.84		1.21 g
Info	Average VSI -425 ft/m -1,005 ft/m min to max 256 ft/m	-234		256 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,175 ft asl 1,782 ft asl min to max 3,507 ft asl	3,507		1,785 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.3 ° min to max 1.6 °	-0.5		1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:10:28
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:10:28

Enroute Level 2

97.21 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Anse Awasasich (Quebec, Canada) and lasted 14 minutes, covering 29 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.71 %	Average altitude 1,400 ft asl 898 ft asl min to max 1,834 ft asl	1,795		898 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 125 kn 87 kn min to max 162 kn	142		91 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.4 °	0.1		1.6 °
88 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.54 g min to max 1.34 g	1.01		1.03 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -4.4 ° min to max 6.5 °	0.4		-1.1 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 05:13:11
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 05:13:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:17:46
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:17:46
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:17:50
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:17:50
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:17:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:17:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:17:54
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:17:54
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:18:14
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:18:14
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:18:18
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:18:18
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:19:41
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:19:41
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:19:45
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:19:45
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:20:27
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:20:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:20:28
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:20:28
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:20:35
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:20:35
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:20:40
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:20:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:21:22
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:21:22
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:21:24
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:21:24
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:21:59
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:21:59
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 05:22:41
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 05:22:41
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:22:43
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:22:43
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 05:23:49
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:24:31
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:24:38
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:24:40
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 05:24:44

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started overhead Anse Awasasich (Quebec, Canada).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 90 kn 89 kn min to max 92 kn	90		90 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.8		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.12 g	1.12		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -499 ft/m -672 ft/m min to max -367 ft/m	-651		-367 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 798 ft asl 716 ft asl min to max 887 ft asl	887		716 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.8		-0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 05:25:10
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 05:25:10

Arrival Final 2

92.87 %

Approaching runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 690 ft agl to 410 ft agl. A decrease of 280 ft in 35 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
80.13 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 83 kn min to max 90 kn	90		83 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.4		1.8 °
94.16 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.2 °	2.2		3.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -466 ft/m -721 ft/m min to max -261 ft/m	-366		-559 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 573 ft agl 410 ft agl min to max 690 ft agl	690		410 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.4		0.4 °

Arrival Final 1

72.51 %

Approaching runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 401 ft agl to 129 ft agl. A decrease of 272 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.9 ° 3.8 ° min to max 7.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		7.2 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 77 kn min to max 84 kn	84		78 kn
67.2 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.3 °
95.34 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.4 °	3.2		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.82 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -482 ft/m -1,055 ft/m min to max -229 ft/m	-558		-1,055 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 274 ft agl 129 ft agl min to max 401 ft agl	401		129 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -3.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.8		-2.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 05:26:06

Arrival Landing

50.34 %

Landing on runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River, runway length 1,031 m. Threshold height at 99 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was good at 79 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 79 kn. Target 80 kn
2.62 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.0 °
96.82 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.15 g	1.09		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 74 kn 65 kn min to max 80 kn	79		65 kn
Info	Average VSI -389 ft/m -974 ft/m min to max -97 ft/m	-974		-296 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 32 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 99 ft agl	99		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 6.0 °	-0.4		3.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

89.84 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 65 kn was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -296 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature -14 °C. Wind 12 kn at 321 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Tailwind: 9 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.14 %	Touchdown VSI was -296 ft/m.
81.17 %	Touchdown distance was 629 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 65 kn Target 75 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.30 m 0.03 m right	0.07		-0.20 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		1.2 °
94.86 %	Average g force 1.21 g 0.92 g min to max 1.34 g	0.92		1.24 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 65 kn 65 kn min to max 65 kn	65		65 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 3.9 ° min to max 5.2 °	3.9		5.2 °

Arrival Rollout

34.42 %

Total landing distance 1,012 m, 98 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 15.6 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
7.1 %	Landing distance 1,012 m 98 % of runway.
54.27 %	Runway alignment max 30.35 m 14.76 m left to 15.59 m right	-0.20		14.76 m
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.24 g	1.24		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 39 kn min to max 72 kn	72		39 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 4.2 ° min to max 12.4 °	5.2		12.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.2		0.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 10 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kn 0 kn min to max 34 kn	34		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 13.0 ° 12.4 ° min to max 13.3 °	12.4		13.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:27:11
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 05:27:37
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 05:27:58

Takeoff on runway 28 at CYNC Wemindji in the Douglas DC-3

92.1 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 21 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched Off

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

77.6 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 28 at CYNC Wemindji. Takeoff distance 2,617 m 222 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 kn. Local weather - Temperature -15 °C. Wind 9 kn at 321 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,617 m using 222.46 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

82.58 %

Liftoff speed was 66 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

55.41 %

0.91 m left to 15.28 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched Off

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

94.18 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 CYNC Wemindji.

Heading

86.78 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

89.95 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.01 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 CYNC Wemindji.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.03 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.73 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 28 CYNC Wemindji.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.66 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 61.78 %

Landing Summary

Overall, your aircraft landing score was 61.8%, indicating there is definitely room for improvement. Let's break down each phase of the landing and identify areas where you can focus on for better performance in the future.

Starting with the Approach Phase, it's clear that the descent path was above the glideslope limit and heading alignment was poor. Ensuring a smooth descent path and proper heading alignment are crucial for a successful landing. By practicing and paying closer attention to these aspects, you can improve your overall approach phase.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's evident that the threshold height was significantly above target and the landing flare was very poor. Achieving the correct threshold height and executing a smooth landing flare are key components of a successful landing. Focus on maintaining proper height control and improving your flare technique to enhance your landing performance.

In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was firm and speed was on target, the touchdown point was very long, using more than 50% of the available runway. Additionally, landing with a 9 kn tailwind is not advisable, as it can significantly affect aircraft performance. Try to aim for a touchdown point closer to the threshold and avoid landing with tailwind to improve your overall touchdown phase.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 15.6 m from the centerline. Ensuring proper runway alignment is essential for a smooth rollout phase. Practice maintaining alignment during touchdown and rollout to improve your overall landing performance.

Remember, every landing is an opportunity to learn and grow as a pilot. By focusing on these areas of improvement and actively working on your technique, you can enhance your skills and achieve better landing scores in the future. Keep practicing and have confidence in your abilities to excel in your landings. Your dedication and perseverance will surely lead to great improvement.

92.87 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 690 ft agl to 410 ft agl. A decrease of 280 ft in 35 seconds.

Glideslope

80.13 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

80.13 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.16 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

72.51 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 401 ft agl to 129 ft agl. A decrease of 272 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

67.2 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

67.2 %

Bank

95.34 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

50.34 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20 at CZEM Eastmain River, runway length 1,031 m. Threshold height at 99 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was good at 79 kn.

Height

2.62 %

Threshold height at 99 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 79 kt. Target 80 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank