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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,293 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,293 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 433 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Reichelsheim Airfield, the Extra 330 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 36, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 74 kt in a distance of 265 meters, which accounted for 22% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 26 °C and a gentle wind of 3 kt from a direction of 39 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it executed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 36, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 25 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was completed in 22 seconds, demonstrating the aircraft's agility and responsiveness. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nm at an angle of 77.3 ° to the runway, before transitioning to the downwind leg, which was completed in 54 seconds. The base leg turn was executed at an angle of 47.7 °, followed by a base leg that was completed in 35 seconds. The final turn was initiated, and the aircraft began its final approach to runway 36 from the south, descending to an altitude of 345 ft agl at a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold.
The aircraft touched down on the runway 88 meters beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 68 kt, and with a touchdown rate of -72 fpm, which was considered excellent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 8.2 meters. The total landing distance was 887 meters, accounting for 72% of the available runway length. Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned from the centerline by 7.7 meters. The total flight distance was 7 nm, and the aircraft consumed 2 kg of fuel during the flight, which lasted approximately 4 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, demonstrating a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was notably higher than the target, reaching 83 kt. The touchdown point was located 88 m beyond the designated touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed of 68 kt was satisfactory. The aircraft's descent rate was impressive, with a touchdown rate of -72 fpm.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's runway touchdown position was found to be slightly misaligned from the centreline, deviating by 8.2 m. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth landing. The total landing distance of 887 m was 72% of the runway length, indicating a controlled and efficient rollout.
During the rollout phase, the aircraft's alignment was found to be slightly off-centre, deviating by 7.7 m from the centreline. Despite this minor deviation, the overall landing performance was satisfactory, earning a score of 92.4%. The pilot's ability to maintain control and navigate the aircraft safely to the runway was evident, despite the slightly higher threshold speed and minor misalignment issues.
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