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Flight Score
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Enroute Level scored 95.61 % — Average altitude 3,448 ft asl at 85 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 98.64 %.
Start to finish · 18 stages, 16 scored
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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 1,578 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,578 m of the 2,350 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 475 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 2-minute taxi from the parking area to runway 03 at LFBL Limoges Airport. The departure roll covered a distance of 574m, which was 23% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 77 knots, and the local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 8°C with a wind speed of 7 knots coming from 110°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
Once airborne, the climb began 1 mile west of Couzeix in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The aircraft climbed from 1,737 feet above sea level to 3,436 feet, gaining 1,699 feet in altitude over 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase of the flight commenced overhead Saint-Gence and lasted 22 minutes, covering a distance of 50 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 03 at LFBI Poitiers-Biard Airport, where the runway length was 2,350 meters. The aircraft approached the runway with a height of 40 feet above ground level and a speed of 81 knots. The touchdown occurred 473 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 70 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -109 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing indicated a temperature of 3°C with a 2-knot wind coming from 83°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,477 meters, which was 63% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied for 2 minutes from the runway to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance for this journey was 63 nautical miles, which took a total of 39 minutes to complete. The flight consumed 112 kilograms of fuel during the course of the journey.
Overall, achieving a landing score of 97.9% is a commendable achievement and showcases the proficiency of the pilot during various phases of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates precision and adherence to the required angle for a safe descent towards the runway. This is a crucial aspect of the approach as it sets the stage for a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was good, indicating a timely and accurate descent towards the runway. The perfect landing flare suggests a smooth and controlled touchdown, which is essential for a safe and comfortable landing. However, the poor bank angle stability during landing is an area that could be improved upon to enhance overall landing performance.
In the Touchdown Phase, the smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed are indicators of a well-executed landing. Additionally, landing within the touchdown zone and having the runway touchdown position only 6.1 m from the centreline is a testament to the pilot's accuracy and skill in landing the aircraft.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, maintaining runway alignment within 5.5 m of the centreline is important for a smooth rollout and taxiing off the runway. This aspect further highlights the pilot's ability to control the aircraft during the final stages of the landing process.
Overall, while there are areas that could be improved upon, such as bank angle stability during landing, the pilot's performance in various phases of the landing process is commendable. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot can further enhance their skills and aim for even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and strive for excellence in every flight!
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