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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,828 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 255 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 area to the runway, which took 15 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA40-XLS, then departed from runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport. The takeoff distance was 438 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 299 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 0 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of Caldwell, New Jersey. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,156 feet above sea level to 3,226 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,070 feet, in 4 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent, starting overhead Hanover, New Jersey. The descent took place from an altitude of 3,228 feet above sea level to 934 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,294 feet, in 4 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 05 at KMMU Morristown Municipal Airport was made from the southwest, heading 34.0 degrees at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 747 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 05 at KMMU Morristown Municipal Airport was successful, with a touchdown distance of 253 meters, which was 21% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 50 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -73 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 12 nautical miles, and the total flight time was 14 minutes. The aircraft used 7 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at KMMU Morristown Municipal Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 34.0° at 2 nautical miles and 747 feet above ground level (agl), which is a standard approach configuration for the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 58 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 253 meters was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm). This is a critical factor in determining the safety and comfort of the passengers, as a high touchdown rate can result in a bumpy ride. In this case, the pilot successfully managed to achieve a smooth touchdown, which is a testament to their skill and experience.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 31°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 269°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 2 knots and a slight tailwind of 1 knot. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment, which is essential for a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 383 meters was only 21% of the runway length, indicating a high degree of precision and control during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, which is a critical factor in determining the safety of the passengers and the aircraft.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the pilot, with a score of 98.8%. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft in various weather conditions and maintain perfect alignment during the landing is a testament to their skill and experience.
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