Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Maintain the centreline
See Departure Roll
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.
Read more in Improve Your Take-OffsStart to finish · 28 stages, 26 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 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 3,142 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 521 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by EasyJet, a popular low-cost carrier, and was flown on a specific aircraft, referred to as the "Dirty" FWB. The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 10 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
As the aircraft prepared for departure, it taxied down runway 04R at Venice Marco Polo Airport (LIPZ). The takeoff distance was 849 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 153 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°.
Following takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the Venice Marco Polo Airport. The climb was a steep one, with the aircraft ascending from 1,040 feet above sea level to 24,888 feet in just 13 minutes, covering a distance of 54 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of a series of climbs and descents that would take the aircraft across the Adriatic Sea and into Croatian airspace.
The first descent of the flight occurred 3 miles west of Vrsar, Croatia, where the aircraft descended from 24,785 feet to 20,795 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles. This was followed by a climb from 21,268 feet to 36,689 feet in 7 minutes, covering 37 nautical miles, which started 3 miles east of Liznjan, Croatia.
The flight then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 9 minutes and covered a distance of 65 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 37,071 feet to 33,682 feet in 3 minutes, covering 26 nautical miles, which started 3 miles southeast of Skradin, Croatia.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 13 nautical miles, starting 1 mile southeast of Split, Croatia. This was followed by a climb from 33,827 feet to 35,086 feet in 2 minutes, covering 13 nautical miles, which started overhead Pucisca, Croatia.
The flight then entered a series of descents and climbs, with the aircraft descending from 34,981 feet to 18,005 feet in 6 minutes, covering 44 nautical miles, which started 5 miles southwest of Podgora, Croatia. This was followed by a level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 22 nautical miles, starting 11 miles south of Ston, Croatia.
The final descent of the flight occurred 6 miles southwest of Cavtat, Croatia, where the aircraft descended from 18,318 feet to 2,484 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. This was followed by a climb from 1,935 feet to 3,225 feet in 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles, which started 5 miles south of Gruda, Croatia.
The flight then entered a series of short level cruise phases and descents, with the aircraft descending from 3,248 feet to 1,894 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles, which started 2 miles southeast of Gruda, Croatia.
The final approach to runway 29 at Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (LDDU) was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 296.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,350 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down 97 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 126 knots. The
The aircraft, identified as FWB EasyJet, successfully landed at LDDU Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The final approach to runway 29 was conducted from the south east, with the aircraft heading 296.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,350 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 127 knots. The touchdown point was 97 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 126 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a well-controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -224 feet per minute was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have been brought down more gently.
Despite the minor deviations, the overall performance of the aircraft was impressive. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady course and was well-aligned with the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance of 944 meters was only 30% of the runway length, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft performing well within the acceptable parameters. The minor deviations in touchdown point and touchdown rate did not significantly impact the overall performance, and the pilot's skill and experience were evident throughout the landing.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values