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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 1,996 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 161 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 started with a 20-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LDZA Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport. The departure roll on runway 04 was quick, covering 348 meters or 11% of the runway, with a liftoff speed of 76 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 6 °C with a 2-knot wind coming at 40°, resulting in a minimal crosswind and a headwind of 2 knots.
The enroute climb commenced overhead Velika Kosnica in Zagreb County, Croatia, where the aircraft climbed from 1,181 feet above sea level to 9,254 feet, covering 21 nautical miles in 10 minutes. The level cruise phase started 2 miles west of Struzec in Sisak-Moslavina, Croatia, lasting 37 minutes and covering 105 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 3 miles northwest of Kakanj in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the aircraft descending from 8,899 feet above sea level to 3,632 feet, covering 19 nautical miles in 10 minutes. The landing took place on runway 11 at LQSA Sarajevo International Airport, which has a runway length of 1,996 meters. The aircraft touched down 160 meters from the threshold at a speed of 68 knots with a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -28 ft/m. The total landing distance was 810 meters, which is 41% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of landing was 3 °C with a 3-knot wind coming at 219°, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 1-knot tailwind.
After landing, a 2-minute taxi was required to reach the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance for the journey was 158 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 88 minutes. A total of 295 kilograms of fuel were consumed during the flight.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 99.0%! Your attention to detail and precision throughout each phase of the landing process truly paid off.
Let's start with the Approach Phase, where you demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment. This is crucial for a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. Additionally, having your speed slightly below target shows that you were not only in control of the aircraft but also mindful of maintaining a safe approach speed.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's clear that you had a good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. The landing flare is a critical moment during landing where the aircraft's nose is raised to slow the descent rate before touchdown. Your ability to nail this phase shows your proficiency in handling the aircraft during a crucial moment.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was perfect, and your speed was right on target. Moreover, achieving a touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone indicates your ability to accurately judge the touchdown point, contributing to a safe and successful landing. Furthermore, the fact that your runway touchdown position was a mere 4.9 meters from the centerline highlights your exceptional ability to maintain precision during landing.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, maintaining a runway alignment just 4.8 meters from the centerline is a testament to your skill in controlling the aircraft and ensuring a straight rollout after touchdown.
Overall, your performance in each phase of the landing process showcases your dedication to excellence and your ability to handle complex maneuvers with precision and skill. Keep up the fantastic work, and continue to hone your craft as a proficient pilot. Your commitment to safety and precision is truly commendable. Well done!
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