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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,798 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 259 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Our flight in the Douglas DC-3 began at Eindhoven AB, where we taxied 2 nm from the parking area to runway 03. The departure roll was smooth, covering 814 m of the runway's length before reaching liftoff speed at 92 kn. The weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 11 °C and a 9 kn headwind.
Once in the air, our enroute climb took us from 822 ft to 4,857 ft asl, covering a distance of 13 nm over 6 minutes. We then entered a level cruise phase for 9 minutes, traveling 26 nm north of Goirle in the Netherlands. Subsequently, we began our descent 2 miles north of Dinteloord, descending from 4,793 ft to 2,932 ft over a distance of 7 nm in just 2 minutes.
After another brief level cruise segment, we descended once more from 2,900 ft to 2,107 ft north-east of Zonnemaire in Zeeland over 2 nm in 1 minute. Another level cruise phase followed, lasting 10 minutes and covering 13 nm north-west of Dirksland.
Our landing at Rotterdam on runway 06 was smooth, touching down 258 m from the threshold at a speed of 64 kn. The landing distance was 969 m, utilizing 54% of the runway's length. The weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 12 °C, a 15 kn headwind, and a 2 kn crosswind.
After landing, we taxied less than 1 nm to reach the parking area, completing our flight with a total distance of 79 nm in 61 minutes and consuming 176 kg of fuel.
Overall, I must say congratulations on achieving a landing score of 95.0%! This is an excellent result that demonstrates your skill and precision as a pilot. Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see what went well and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, you displayed excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for setting up a safe and smooth landing. Your speed was slightly below target, but this is a minor issue that can easily be adjusted with practice. Maintaining the correct speed during the approach is important for ensuring a stable descent towards the runway.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you had a good threshold height and executed an excellent landing flare. The flare is a critical moment in the landing process, where the pilot transitions from descent to touchdown. Your ability to perform this maneuver effectively shows a high level of proficiency.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was fair, and your speed was on target. These are both positive indicators of your ability to control the aircraft during the critical moment of touchdown. Additionally, landing within the touchdown zone and positioning the aircraft 7.8 meters from the centerline of the runway demonstrates good accuracy in landing.
Finally, during the Rollout Phase, you maintained runway alignment within 8.7 meters of the centerline. While this is slightly higher than ideal, it is still within an acceptable range and shows that you were able to keep the aircraft centered on the runway during the rollout.
Overall, your performance throughout the landing process was strong, with several areas of excellence and only minor areas for improvement. With continued practice and attention to detail, you have the potential to further enhance your skills and achieve even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue refining your techniques to become an even more proficient pilot. Great job!
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