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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: no landing flap set, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,342 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 254 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 24 at KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport. The aircraft, a DA42-VI, took off with a takeoff distance of 198 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 78 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 310 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,187 feet above sea level to 1,951 feet above sea level, an increase of 763 feet in just 1 minute. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The enroute level cruise then began 1 mile south east of the airport and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24 at KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport was made from the north east, with the aircraft heading 231.0 degrees at an altitude of 392 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 69 knots, which was a little fast. The touchdown distance was good at 253 meters, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 310 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 681 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was successful, with good performance and handling characteristics.
The DA42-VI aircraft successfully landed on runway 24 at KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.5%. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 231.0° at 1 nautical mile and 392 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 81 kt, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother touchdown. The touchdown distance of 253 meters was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.
Despite a slightly fast touchdown speed of 69 kt, the aircraft's touchdown rate of -235 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, indicating that the pilot was able to manage the aircraft's descent and prevent a hard landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 21°C and a light wind of 3 kt at 310°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 kt, while the headwind component was negligible at 1 kt. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 681 meters was 29% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the DA42-VI aircraft's landing on runway 24 at KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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