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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 3,503 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,503 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 989 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Pesim FPV Drone Racer from North Central State Airport to Southbridge Mun covered a total distance of 35nm. The taxi from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1nm. The departure roll from runway 05 was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 107m and a liftoff speed of 85 knots.
During the enroute climb, the drone ascended from 894 ft asl to 4,106 ft asl in 4 minutes, covering 6nm. The cruise phase started 1 mile northwest of Harmony and lasted 4 minutes, covering 11nm. The descent began 1 mile southeast of Putnam, decreasing from 3,756 ft asl to 2,765 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 5nm. Another cruise phase started 2 miles southwest of Woodstock Airport and lasted 5 minutes, covering 8nm.
The final approach to runway 02 at Southbridge Mun saw the drone coming in from the south at 4nm and 1,270 ft agl. The landing on runway 02 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 301m and a slightly fast touchdown speed of 74 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -86 ft/m.
The total landing distance was 507m, representing 47% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. Taxiing back to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1nm. The total flight time was 22 minutes, with 10 kg of fuel consumed.
Congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 99.0%! Your performance throughout 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 smooth descent towards the runway. Although the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 83 knots, it was still within a reasonable range and did not adversely affect the overall landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that you maintained a good threshold height, allowing for a safe touchdown. Additionally, your landing flare was executed with great precision, ensuring a smooth transition from descent to touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate of -86 ft/m shows a controlled and gentle landing, minimizing the impact on the aircraft. While the touchdown speed of 74 knots was a little fast, it is important to remain vigilant in maintaining the desired speed for smoother landings in the future. The touchdown distance of 986 feet indicates efficient braking and deceleration after touchdown, ensuring a timely exit from the runway.
Overall, your ability to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment throughout the landing process reflects a high level of proficiency in aircraft handling. Keep up the excellent work and continue to focus on refining your technique to achieve even higher scores in future landings. Your dedication to continuous improvement will undoubtedly lead to even greater success in your aviation career. Well done on this outstanding performance!
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