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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 4.7 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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 for a circuit: six checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,756 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 434 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 28 at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, LIMJ. The DA50 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 223 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 70 knots, marking the start of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions consisting of a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 7 knots from a direction of 250 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft's performance was not significantly affected.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern, beginning with a turn from the runway 28 at LIMJ Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. The distance covered during this turn was approximately 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds. As the aircraft continued its pattern, it encountered a crosswind from the same direction, which it navigated with ease, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds.
The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway. This maneuver was completed in a distance of 1 nautical mile, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 96.8 degrees. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 82 seconds to complete.
Following the downwind leg, the pilot initiated a base leg turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway once again. This maneuver was completed in a distance of 2 nautical miles, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 4.3 degrees. The final approach to the runway was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading 286.0 degrees at an altitude of 327 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 76 knots. The touchdown distance was 433 meters, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was an impressive -94 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a very gentle descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach.
The total landing distance was 766 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled descent throughout the landing. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The DA50 aircraft successfully landed at LIMJ Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, achieving a remarkable score of 99.7%. The final approach to runway 28 was executed from the east, with a heading of 286.0° at 1 nautical mile and 327 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, which is a critical factor in ensuring a smooth and controlled touchdown. The threshold speed of 86 knots was also well-managed, allowing the aircraft to touch down at a speed of 76 knots. This resulted in a touchdown distance of 433 meters, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -94 feet per minute (fpm) was also excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a wind speed of 7 knots from 250°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions contributed to a stable and predictable approach, allowing the pilot to maintain control and precision throughout the landing.
The total landing distance of 766 meters was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to maintain a high level of control and precision during the landing, resulting in a smooth and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and control during the landing.
Overall, the DA50 aircraft's landing at LIMJ Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport was a textbook example of precision and control. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing, resulting in a safe and efficient touchdown. The aircraft's performance and handling characteristics were also demonstrated to be excellent, making it a reliable and capable aircraft for a variety of flying tasks.
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