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Use smoother, smaller aileron inputs to keep the wings level and hold bank angle near wings-level during the climb.
What happened: During the climb, bank angle rose to 2.4°, more roll than the climb out called for.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: wings level during the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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Events
The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
Side view — the last 5,066 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,066 ft of the 7,164 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,407 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted on a REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C aircraft, which took off from the Theodore Francis Green State Airport, also known as KPVD. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll began on runway 23, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 93 knots, covering a takeoff distance of 1,699 feet, which accounted for 24% of the runway length.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 6 knots coming from a direction of 98 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, which lasted for 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, starting overhead the KPVD airport.
As the aircraft approached the final approach to runway 05 at KPVD, it was heading in a southerly direction at an angle of 30.0 degrees, at an altitude of 277 feet above ground level, and at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was conducted on a runway with a length of 7,164 feet, and the threshold height was reported to be good. The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed at 113 knots.
The touchdown point was located 1,005 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 97 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was also perfect at -45 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 21 feet from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 5 knots coming from a direction of 100 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 4,764 feet, which accounted for 66% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was reported to be very good. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -6,607 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas successfully landed at KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport, achieving a score of 94.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 30.0° at 1 nautical mile and 277 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 05, which has a length of 7,164 feet.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 113 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to slow down before touchdown. The touchdown point was 1,005 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance, but the touchdown speed of 97 knots was within the acceptable range.
The touchdown rate of -45 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any excessive deceleration. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 21 feet from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's heading or a miscalculation of the approach path.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 79°F and a wind speed of 5 knots at 100°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, and the headwind component was 2 knots, which may have affected the aircraft's approach and landing. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft and executed a safe landing.
The total landing distance was 4,764 feet, which is 66% of the runway length. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it is not uncommon for large aircraft like the Super Constellation. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a stop safely. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and judgment in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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