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Departure
Apply small rudder corrections to track the centreline against a point at the far end of the runway.
What happened: The takeoff roll drifted 748 ft off the centreline, and a heading variation of -6.2° usually follows into the initial climb.
Watch for: Heading indicator: wings-level runway heading held through the climb
Arrival
Carry more power on final to hold 119 kt over the threshold.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 100 kt against a 119 kt target, and a slow threshold speed like this usually carries through to a bounced touchdown.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 117 kt at the threshold
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,494 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,902 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 29R at SBBR Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport. The aircraft, an L-39 Albatros, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 2,849 feet, which accounted for 27% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 131 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 29R. This maneuver was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 55 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's proficiency in navigating the aircraft through the pattern. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also executed smoothly, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 3 seconds.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting only 17 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 11L was initiated from the west, with the aircraft heading at 84.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 527 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 11L was executed smoothly, with the touchdown point located 602 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 71 knots, which was within the target range, and the touchdown rate was a smooth -138 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway.
The total landing distance was 2,782 feet, which accounted for 27% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft during the rollout phase. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight used 1 pound of fuel.
Throughout the flight, the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, and the tailwind was 1 knot, which had a minimal impact on the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control of the aircraft.
The L-39 Albatros aircraft successfully landed at SBBR Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, achieving an overall score of 85.0%. The final approach to runway 11L was initiated from the west, with the aircraft heading 84.0° at 1 nautical mile and 527 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was executed on a runway that measured 10,494 feet in length, providing ample space for the aircraft to touch down safely.
Upon reaching the threshold, the aircraft was found to be at an altitude of 78 feet agl, which was well above the target height. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 100 knots, indicating a slight delay in the aircraft's descent. However, the touchdown point was 602 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation.
The touchdown speed of 71 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -138 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind component was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a safe and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 2,782 feet was 27% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.
Overall, the L-39 Albatros aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency during the landing, with a smooth and controlled descent, proper alignment with the runway, and a safe touchdown. The minor deviations in altitude and speed were well within acceptable limits, and the favorable weather conditions contributed to a successful landing.
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