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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 377 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Reichelsheim Airfield (EDFB), a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche began its takeoff roll on runway 36. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 73 kt, achieving lift-off in a distance of 431 m, which accounted for 35% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 9 °C and a wind of 10 kt from 281°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 kt and a headwind of 2 kt.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an initial altitude of 1,462 ft above sea level to 1,869 ft, a gain of 407 ft in just 1 minute. This climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nm. The aircraft then commenced its final approach to runway 36, descending from an altitude of 846 ft above ground level while heading 356.0°. However, the threshold height at 69 ft above ground level was above the target, and the threshold speed of 83 kt was higher than desired.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche landed on runway 36, with a touchdown distance of 376 m, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 66 kt was slightly faster than optimal, and the touchdown rate of -298 fpm was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 6.7 m. The total landing distance of 697 m accounted for 57% of the available runway length, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned by 13.1 m from the centreline. The total flight distance was 15 nm, covering a distance of 8 minutes and consuming 5 kg of fuel.
The final approach to runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from the south was initiated at 1 nm and 846 ft above ground level, heading 356.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with the threshold height at 69 ft above ground level being above the target. However, the threshold speed of 83 kt was higher than desired, indicating a slight need for adjustment in the approach configuration.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 376 m was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 66 kt was a little fast, and the touchdown rate of -298 fpm was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 m from the centreline, which may have contributed to the slightly high touchdown speed. The total landing distance of 697 m, accounting for 57% of the runway length, was reasonable.
During the rollout phase, the aircraft remained on the runway, but the alignment was slightly off-centre by 13.1 m from the centreline. This deviation, combined with the initial touchdown misalignment, resulted in a landing score of 82.8%. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9 °C and a wind of 11 kt at 284°, contributed to the overall performance. The crosswind of 10 kt and headwind of 3 kt were moderate, but did not significantly impact the landing.
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