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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,990 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 363 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 from Burgos Airport to León Airport was smooth and efficient, covering a total distance of 95 nm over a duration of 53 minutes.
The departure from Burgos Airport runway 22 involved a short taxi time of 3 minutes and a takeoff distance of 480 m, with a liftoff speed of 70 kn. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 5 °C with a 5 kn wind at 179 °, resulting in a 4 kn crosswind and 4 kn headwind during takeoff.
The enroute climb phase saw the aircraft ascending from 3,560 ft to 6,026 ft in 4 minutes, covering 8 nm. The level cruise phase started overhead Tardajos and lasted 22 minutes, covering 58 nm.
The descent phase started 3 miles northwest of Calzada del Coto, with the aircraft descending from 5,201 ft to 4,421 ft in 2 minutes, covering 6 nm. Another level cruise phase commenced 2 miles west of El Burgo Ranero and lasted 17 minutes, covering 19 nm.
The final approach to León Airport runway 23 was from the northeast at an altitude of 283 ft agl and a speed of 74 kn. The landing on the runway was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 66 kn and a VSI of -92 ft/m.
The total landing distance was 1,042 m, representing 35% of the runway length. The weather at León Airport indicated a temperature of 6 °C with a 9 kn wind at 300 °, resulting in a 9 kn crosswind and a 2 kn headwind during landing.
Overall, the flight in the Douglas DC-3 was successfully completed, consuming 221 kg of fuel. The aircraft taxied back to the parking area in 2 minutes after landing, covering less than 1 nm.
Congratulations on achieving an outstanding aircraft landing score of 97.1%! Your performance during each phase of the landing process was truly impressive.
During the Approach Phase, you demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, indicating a high level of precision and control in managing the descent towards the runway. Additionally, your speed was slightly below target, which shows careful attention to detail and adherence to proper approach procedures.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you displayed exceptional skill in maintaining a good threshold height and executing a perfect landing flare. These are crucial elements in ensuring a smooth and safe touchdown, and your execution of these maneuvers was commendable.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent, further highlighting your ability to control the descent and touch down smoothly on the runway. Your speed was right on target, indicating a thorough understanding and mastery of the aircraft's performance characteristics. Additionally, touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and runway touchdown position being 4.3 meters from the centerline demonstrate your proficiency in spatial awareness and alignment.
Finally, during the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment of 9.8 meters from the centerline showcases your ability to maintain proper course control and direction during the landing rollout. Consistency in alignment is crucial for ensuring safe taxiing and maneuvering on the runway.
Overall, your exemplary performance throughout each phase of the landing process is a testament to your skill, precision, and dedication to excellence in aviation. Keep up the outstanding work, and continue striving for perfection in every flight you undertake.
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