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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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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 2,993 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 329 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 from Sofia (LBSF) to Belgrade (LYBE) took a total of 106 minutes and covered a distance of 201 nm.
The taxi from the parking to the runway at Sofia airport took 10 minutes and covered 3 nm. The departure roll from runway 09 at Sofia airport had a takeoff distance of 601 m, which was 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 75 kn. The local weather at departure was 14°C with a 1 kn wind coming from 79°, resulting in a headwind of 1 kn and no crosswind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile east of Sofia and climbed from 2,718 ft to 7,813 ft, covering 13 nm in 6 minutes. The level cruise portion of the flight started overhead Kostinbrod and lasted for 55 minutes, covering 141 nm.
The first descent on the route started 11 miles west of Smederevska Palanka, descending from 6,416 ft to 5,540 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.
The second level cruise portion began 12 miles west of Smederevska Palanka and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 2 nm.
Another descent started 12 miles southeast of Ripanj, descending from 4,983 ft to 4,260 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm. The second level cruise segment began 6 miles southeast of Ripanj, covering 6 nm in 2 minutes.
The final descent on the route started 3 miles east of Ripanj, descending from 3,653 ft to 2,394 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.
The landing occurred on runway 12 at Belgrade airport, with a runway length of 2,993 m. The touchdown point was 328 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 65 kn and a VSI of -256 ft/m. The local weather at landing was 18°C with a 10 kn wind coming from 110°, resulting in a 10 kn headwind and a 2 kn crosswind. The total landing distance was 1,244 m, which was 42% of the runway length.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The flight used a total of 419 kg of fuel.
Great job on the aircraft landing!
In the Approach Phase, you did a fantastic job maintaining excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth and safe landing. While your speed was a little below target, it was not a major concern as it shows your ability to control the aircraft's approach speed effectively.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your performance was commendable with a good threshold height and excellent landing flare. The landing flare is a critical maneuver that ensures a smooth touchdown, and you executed it flawlessly.
During the Touchdown Phase, your firm touchdown rate indicates confidence and control over the aircraft. It's impressive that your speed was on target, showcasing your ability to manage the aircraft's descent accurately. Additionally, landing within the touchdown zone and runway touchdown position are essential for safety and efficiency, and you executed both aspects very well.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, maintaining a runway alignment 19.0 m from the centerline is quite acceptable. Remember to practice and hone your skills further to improve this aspect in future landings for even more precise alignment.
Overall, scoring 91.4% is a job well done, and your attention to detail in each phase of the landing process is evident. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in your aircraft landings!
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