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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 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 280 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, where the aircraft, a DR40, took off with a takeoff distance of 403 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 74 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Reichelsheim, a town in Hessen, Germany. The climb began at an altitude of 709 feet above sea level and reached 982 feet above sea level, an increase of 273 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 2.0 degrees at an altitude of 396 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was executed on runway 36, which had a length of 1,230 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was excessively high at 92 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 279 meters, and the touchdown speed was 78 knots, which was considered fast. However, the touchdown rate was good at -197 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 450 meters, accounting for 37% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The flight came to an end with a total distance of 5 nautical miles, which was covered in 6 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 2 kilograms. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good weather conditions and precise control throughout the entire flight.
The aircraft DR40 successfully landed on runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, achieving a score of 87.1%. The final approach was initiated from the south, with a heading of 2.0° at 1 nautical mile and 396 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, with a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was evaluated. The touchdown distance was found to be good, measuring 279 meters. However, the touchdown speed was slightly high at 78 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate was good, with a rate of -197 feet per minute, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 4°C and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a steady approach and landing. The runway length of 1,230 meters was sufficient for the aircraft to land safely, with the total landing distance measuring 450 meters, which is 37% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, but there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed. With a score of 87.1%, the pilot demonstrated good skills and control, but may need to work on refining their technique to achieve a higher score.
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