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Improve the rollout
Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 1,948 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 287 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 6-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFRQ Quimper-Cornouaille Airport. The departure roll from runway 09 covered a distance of 291 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 68 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a wind of 7 knots coming from 60°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 6 knots.
The enroute climb began 1 mile southwest of Quimper, with the aircraft ascending from 1,012 feet above sea level to 2,903 feet, an increase of 1,890 feet in 3 minutes while covering 5 nautical miles. The level cruise portion of the flight commenced 1 mile northwest of Saint-Yvi and lasted 31 minutes, covering a distance of 78 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 10 at FRNH, with the runway length being 1,948 meters. The aircraft was at a height of 38 feet above ground level at the threshold of the runway, with a speed of 77 knots. The touchdown occurred 286 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 68 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -111 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 5°C, with a wind of 7 knots coming from 0°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance covered was 949 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway length.
The taxiing back to the parking area from the runway took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 98 nautical miles, with a flight time of 73 minutes and fuel consumption of 289 kilograms.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 89.2% indicates a strong performance with room for improvement in certain areas.
During the Approach Phase, the descent path was above the glideslope limit, suggesting that the aircraft may have descended too quickly or at an incorrect angle. This can impact the overall smoothness and accuracy of the landing. To improve this phase, the pilot should focus on maintaining the correct descent path to ensure a safe and efficient approach to the runway.
In the Landing Phase, the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. This indicates that the pilot was able to control the aircraft well during the final stages of the landing process, resulting in a smooth touchdown. Continuing to focus on these skills will help to maintain consistent and precise landings in the future.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was smooth and the speed was on target. Additionally, the touchdown distance fell within the designated touchdown zone, showing good precision in landing alignment. This phase of the landing process was executed well, indicating strong control and accuracy on the part of the pilot.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off, with the aircraft positioned 20.3 m from the centerline. This deviation from the ideal alignment can impact the overall landing score. Pilots should strive to maintain precise alignment during the rollout phase to ensure a safe and efficient exit from the runway.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landing score of 89.2% reflects a solid performance, there are areas for improvement in the descent path during the Approach Phase and runway alignment during the Rollout Phase. By focusing on maintaining correct descent angles, precise touchdown alignment, and smooth rollout, pilots can continue to improve their landing performance and achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process.
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