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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: 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,601 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 449 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 30 at Deauville-Normandie Airport (LFRG). The takeoff distance was 277 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 63 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 7 knots at a direction of 10°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. After taking off, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile south of Villerville, Normandie, France. The climb took 2 minutes and covered 1 nautical mile, during which the aircraft ascended from 856 feet above sea level to 1,780 feet above sea level, an increase of 925 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead Deauville-Normandie Airport (LFRG). This phase lasted for 11 minutes and covered a distance of 22 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began overhead Soliers, Normandie, France, and took 2 minutes to descend from 1,592 feet above sea level to 697 feet above sea level, a decrease of 895 feet. The descent covered a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 31 at Caen-Carpiquet Airport (LFRK) was made from the southeast, heading 308.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 459 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 31, which had a length of 1,601 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 72 knots. The touchdown point was 72 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was considered fast. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -36 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 9 knots at a direction of 10°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The total landing distance was 1,044 meters, which accounted for 65% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft took 2 minutes to taxi to the parking, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 32 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 22 minutes. The aircraft used 10 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at Caen-Carpiquet Airport, achieving a score of 97.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 308.0° at 2 nautical miles and 459 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 72 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly higher than ideal, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -36 feet per minute (fpm) was spot on, demonstrating excellent control and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 9 knots at 10°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. These conditions would have presented a manageable challenge for the pilot, and they were able to navigate the aircraft safely onto the runway.
The total landing distance of 1,044 meters was 65% of the available runway length, which is a relatively efficient use of the available space. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills in navigating the aircraft safely onto the runway. While there were some minor deviations from ideal performance, the overall score of 97.6% reflects a high level of proficiency and expertise.
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