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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 605 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 605 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 169 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight departed from Hahnweide Airfield, where the Beechcraft Duke began its taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll commenced on runway 12, with the aircraft clearing the runway threshold in 511 meters, utilizing 49% of the available runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 93 knots, as the aircraft lifted off into the local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 19°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 349°.
As the aircraft climbed to a safe altitude, it began its enroute climb phase, starting overhead Dettingen unter Teck. The climb from 1,479 feet above sea level to 5,891 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,411 feet, was accomplished in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, before initiating a descent phase from 6,246 feet above sea level to 2,495 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,751 feet, in 5 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles. The aircraft continued to climb and cruise, with a final climb phase starting overhead Hildrizhausen, followed by a level cruise phase over Nufringen, before beginning its final approach to runway 06 at Waechtersberg.
The final approach was conducted from the southwest, with the aircraft aligning with the runway at 0 nautical miles and 91 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly below the target at 78 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 168 meters, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 64 knots and the touchdown rate of -94 feet per minute were also satisfactory. The aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 35 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 16 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 24 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 06 at EDSV Waechtersberg with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 78 kt was slightly below the target, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 168 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 64 kt was also good, demonstrating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -94 fpm was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's energy.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained a very good alignment with the centreline, a testament to the pilot's precision and control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19 °C and a gentle wind of 2 kt at 5 °, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component of 2 kt and headwind component of 1 kt posed minimal challenges to the pilot, who successfully navigated the aircraft to a safe touchdown.
The overall landing performance was excellent, with a total landing distance of 420 m, which represented 69% of the runway length. This efficient use of the available runway space was a result of the pilot's skillful management of the aircraft's speed and energy. The landing score of 97.4% reflected the high standard of the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, making this a successful and safe landing.
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