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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 2,501 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 195 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a 14-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LIPQ Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport. The distance covered during taxiing was 4 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 09, with a takeoff distance of 461 meters, which equated to 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed of the aircraft was 78 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 17°C, with a wind speed of 8 knots coming from 110°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 8 knots.
Once airborne, the enroute level cruise started overhead Ronchi dei Legionari in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy and lasted for 1 minute, covering less than 1 nm. The flight then proceeded to land on runway 13 at LDZD Zadar Airport, which has a runway length of 2,501 meters. The height at threshold was 28 feet above ground level, with a speed of 72 knots at the threshold. The touchdown occurred 194 meters from the threshold, at a speed of 67 knots with a vertical speed indicator reading of -212 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 12°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots coming from 40°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,122 meters, which equated to 45% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance for this journey was 135 nm, taking 91 minutes to complete. The aircraft consumed 305 kg of fuel during the flight.
Overall, this aircraft landing scored an impressive 94.3%, showcasing a well-executed landing from start to finish.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot displayed excellent control of the glideslope alignment, ensuring a smooth descent towards the runway. Although the speed was slightly below target, it did not impact the overall performance significantly.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the pilot demonstrated skillful handling of the aircraft, with good threshold height and a perfect landing flare. This indicates a precise approach to the runway and a smooth transition to the touchdown phase.
In terms of the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was considered fair, with the speed being on target. The touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone indicates the pilot's proficiency in positioning the aircraft accurately for a safe and smooth landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 9.5 m from the centerline shows good alignment with the runway.
Lastly, during the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was maintained at 12.2 m from the centerline, showcasing the pilot's ability to control the aircraft during the final stages of landing. Overall, this landing demonstrated a high level of skill and precision, resulting in a commendable score.
Moving forward, the pilot may consider working on achieving the target speed more consistently during the Approach Phase and improving the touchdown rate to further enhance their landing performance. With continued practice and focus on these areas, the pilot is well-positioned to achieve even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the good work!
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