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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,891 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 101 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, a small airfield in the French Alps. The Boeing F/A-18E aircraft accelerated down the 528-meter runway, covering 97% of its length, before lifting off into the air at a speed of 151 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 272 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from Courchevel, it began to ascend to a higher altitude, eventually reaching a level of 33,638 feet above sea level. This climb phase was completed in just 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 17 nautical miles. The climb was a steep one, with the aircraft gaining an altitude of 27,151 feet in a short period of time.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, during which it maintained a steady altitude and airspeed. This phase of the flight lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 27 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, gradually losing altitude as it made its way towards its destination.
The descent phase was followed by another level cruise phase, this time lasting for 20 minutes and covering a distance of 187 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, losing altitude rapidly as it approached the runway at LOWI Innsbruck Airport. The descent phase was completed in just 7 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 6 nautical miles and lost an altitude of 28,334 feet.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its final approach, flying towards the runway from the east at a heading of 261.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 1,544 feet above ground level and was 4 nautical miles from the runway at this point.
The landing was completed on runway 26 at LOWI Innsbruck Airport, a runway that was 1,891 meters long. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 105 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed of 110 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 102 meters, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.8 meters.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 251 degrees. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 3 knots.
The total landing distance was 399 meters, which was just 21% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft had maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing phase. The total flight distance was 274 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 39 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,220 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing F/A-18E aircraft successfully landed at Innsbruck Airport (LOWI) on runway 26, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 261.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,544 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 110 knots, registering at 105 knots. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall landing performance. The touchdown distance of 102 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent and speed.
However, the touchdown rate of -298 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or oscillation upon touchdown. This could be attributed to various factors, including the aircraft's speed, angle of attack, or the pilot's control inputs.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.8 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to the pilot's judgment or the aircraft's response to crosswind or other environmental factors. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from 251°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind component of 3 knots.
The total landing distance of 399 meters was within 21% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing. Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a relatively short distance and with minimal deviation from the centerline.
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