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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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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 3,986 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 276 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Honda HA420 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LOWW Vienna International Airport, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 29, with a takeoff distance of 818 meters, which accounted for 23% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 127 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 5°C, with a wind speed of 11 knots blowing from 359°. This resulted in a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 5 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of the airport and ascending from 1,617 feet above sea level to 28,938 feet above sea level, an increase of 27,321 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 57 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 2 miles southeast of Wolfpassing, Austria, and lasting 7 minutes, covering 48 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 2 miles south of Lambach, Austria, and the aircraft descended from 28,918 feet above sea level to 2,761 feet above sea level, a decrease of 26,157 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 91 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 1 mile southeast of EDMX Oberschleissheim Heliport, Oberschleissheim, Bavaria, Germany, and lasting 4 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 08L at EDDM Munich Airport was made from the west, heading 81.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,336 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 08L at EDDM Munich Airport was successful, with a touchdown distance of 276 meters, which was 32% of the runway length. The threshold speed was good at 105 knots, and the touchdown speed was 90 knots, with a touchdown rate of -194 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4°C, with a wind speed of 7 knots blowing from 70°. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The total landing distance was 1,258 meters, and the taxiing to the parking area from the runway took approximately 1 minute to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 211 nautical miles, taking 46 minutes, and the aircraft used 386 kilograms of fuel.
The Honda HA420 aircraft successfully landed at EDDM Munich Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The final approach to runway 08L was conducted from the west, with a heading of 81.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,336 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. The threshold speed of 105 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach. The touchdown distance of 276 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and within the designated area.
The touchdown speed of 90 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -194 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and without excessive deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 70°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft was able to handle them successfully.
The total landing distance of 1,258 meters was 32% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed, altitude, and alignment was impressive, and the landing was completed safely and efficiently.
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