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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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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: five 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 2,414 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 485 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, an Extra 330, then departed from runway 29 at LFBD Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, with a takeoff distance of 102 meters, which accounted for only 4% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 56 degrees.
After takeoff, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern from runway 29, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile in just 45 seconds. The pattern crosswind was also from the right, and the aircraft navigated this section in a mere 22 seconds. The downwind turn was a significant part of the pattern, with a distance of 3 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 22.9 degrees. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting only 13 seconds and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its final approach from the west, heading 105.0 degrees at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 382 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 11 at LFBD Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport was smooth, with a threshold height that was well within the target range. The threshold speed was slightly above the target, at 82 knots, but the touchdown speed of 64 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -48 feet per minute was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also spot on.
The total landing distance was 932 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The local weather conditions remained favorable, with a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 56 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot.
In the end, the total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight took approximately 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a success, with a smooth and controlled takeoff, pattern, and landing, and a minimal use of fuel.
The aircraft in question, an Extra 330, successfully landed at LFBD Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport with a score of 94.8%. The final approach was initiated from the west, heading 105.0° at 1 nautical mile and 382 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft then landed on runway 11, which has a length of 2,414 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the approach, achieving a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 82 knots, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown. The touchdown point was 185 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 64 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -48 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 56°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance was 932 meters, which is 39% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating the pilot's skill and control during the approach. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and skill throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 94.8% reflects the high level of proficiency and precision displayed during the landing.
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