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Monitor your speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 590 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Horten Ho229 began with a departure roll from runway 32 at 1B9 Mansfield Muni. The takeoff distance was 255 feet, which accounted for 9% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 55°F with a wind of 11 knots at 148°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 10 knots.
The enroute climb started overhead Mansfield Center, Massachusetts, and the aircraft climbed from 1,141 feet above sea level to 2,007 feet above sea level, an increase of 866 feet in 2 minutes covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 1 mile southeast of Cumberland, Rhode Island, with the aircraft descending from 2,011 feet above sea level to 431 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,580 feet in 2 minutes over a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The landing occurred on runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, which has a runway length of 5,004 feet. The height at the threshold was 4 feet above ground level, with a speed at the threshold of 73 knots. The touchdown was 88 feet from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 70 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -238 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 53°F with a wind of 8 knots at 125°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 985 feet, which accounted for 20% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, with a flight time of 875 minutes, and the aircraft used 44 pounds of fuel during the flight.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a high aircraft landing score of 97.6%! This demonstrates excellent skill and precision in handling the landing process. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to understand what contributed to this successful score.
In the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot established the correct altitude for the landing approach. Additionally, achieving a perfect landing flare shows expert control during the descent to ensure a smooth touchdown. These aspects are crucial in ensuring a safe and stable landing.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was labeled as fair, the fact that the speed was on target is commendable. This suggests that the pilot maintained a consistent approach speed, which is essential for a successful landing. Furthermore, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone reveals precise aiming during the touchdown, minimizing any risks of overshooting or undershooting the runway. The fact that the runway touchdown position was only 14 ft from the centerline further attests to the accuracy of the landing.
In the Rollout Phase, the alignment of the aircraft with the runway being 15 ft from the centerline is close to the ideal position, showing good control during the rollout phase. This alignment ensures the smooth transition from touchdown to taxiing, allowing for efficient movement of the aircraft on the runway.
Overall, the detailed analysis of each phase of the landing highlights the pilot's excellent decision-making, control, and precision throughout the landing process. Maintaining focus and executing each phase effectively contributed to the high landing score achieved. Keep up the good work and strive for continuous improvement in your landing techniques to consistently achieve outstanding scores in future landings. Well done!
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