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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,991 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,177 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Horten Ho229 began with a 4-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The departure roll on runway 23 covered 851 ft, which represents 17% of the total length of the runway. The liftoff speed was 75 knots, with local weather conditions showing a temperature of 58°F and a 1 knot headwind.
The enroute climb started over KSFZ North Central State Airport in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The aircraft climbed from 1,385 ft above sea level to 44,448 ft, covering a total distance of 92 nm in 8 minutes. The enroute level cruise began 4 miles north of Pawling, New York and lasted 56 minutes, covering 714 nm.
The enroute descent commenced 1 mile east of KPAY Pana Airport in Pana, Illinois. The aircraft descended from 44,703 ft to 2,262 ft, over a distance of 85 nm in 11 minutes. The landing took place on runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport, with the aircraft touching down 1,175 ft from the threshold at a speed of 62 knots. The landing distance covered was 1,785 ft, representing 26% of the runway length.
Finally, the flight concluded with a 1-minute taxi from the runway to the parking area. The total flight distance of the journey was 895 nm, spanning a duration of 113 minutes. Throughout the flight, the aircraft consumed a total of 2,203 lbs of fuel.
First of all, congratulations on achieving a fantastic aircraft landing score of 96.8%! This is truly an impressive accomplishment and reflects the high level of skill and precision exhibited throughout the various phases of the landing process.
Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing:
Approach Phase: During the Approach Phase, it is evident that there was excellent glideslope alignment, indicating that the aircraft was on the correct path for a smooth descent towards the runway. Additionally, the speed was well above target, which is crucial for maintaining control and stability during the approach. This demonstrates a high level of proficiency in managing the aircraft's descent towards the runway.
Landing Phase: Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is evident that there was good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it crossed the runway threshold. Furthermore, the landing flare was executed well, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown onto the runway. This is a critical aspect of the landing process and your proficiency in this area is commendable.
Touchdown Phase: In the Touchdown Phase, it is impressive to note that the touchdown rate was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. Additionally, the speed was on target, further demonstrating your ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively during this critical phase of the landing. The fact that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone is indicative of your precision and accuracy in executing the landing. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being 6 ft from the centerline shows a strong level of alignment with the runway.
Rollout Phase: Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it is noted that the runway alignment was 20 ft from the centerline. While this may have been slightly off center, it is important to recognize that maintaining runway alignment during the rollout can be challenging, especially under varying wind conditions. Nonetheless, with continued practice and focus, this aspect of the landing can be further refined.
In conclusion, your overall landing score of 96.8% is a testament to your exceptional skills as a pilot. Your proficiency in each phase of the landing process is evident, with commendable performance in aspects such as glideslope alignment, speed management, landing flare, touchdown precision, and runway alignment. Your dedication to excellence and continuous improvement is truly admirable. Keep up the excellent work and continue striving for precision and mastery in every aspect of your flying. Well done!
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