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Monitor your taxi speed
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,378 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 337 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LEST Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport. The departure roll on runway 17 covered a distance of 383 meters, which was 13% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 18°C with a wind speed of 10 knots coming from 140°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
After taking off, the flight entered a level cruise phase that lasted 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. The enroute climb began 2 miles northeast of Vedra and saw the plane climbing from 1,963 feet above sea level to 4,039 feet, an increase of 2,077 feet over 2 minutes covering 4 nm.
Once reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft covered 10 nm during a 7-minute level cruise phase overhead Ribeira, before starting a descent 3 miles southeast of Cuntis. The descent from 3,925 ft to 2,964 ft took 2 minutes to cover 5 nm.
After the descent, another level cruise phase commenced 3 miles southeast of Morana, lasting 9 minutes and covering 14 nm. The final approach to runway 19 at LEVX Vigo Airport came from the north with a heading of 190.0° at 2 nm and 1,019 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 19 at LEVX Vigo Airport saw the aircraft touchdown after a distance of 334 meters at a speed of 62 knots, with a touchdown rate of -76 ft/min. The touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.4 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 760 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway length.
After landing, a 3-minute taxi brought the aircraft to the parking area covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 43 nm, with a total flight time of 30 minutes and fuel consumption of 118 kg. The flight was successfully completed with a safe landing at LEVX Vigo Airport.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 98.9%! This score reflects a high level of proficiency and skill in successfully executing the various phases of the landing process.
In the Approach Phase, it is evident that the pilot demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for ensuring a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. Although the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 70 knots, it is still within an acceptable range and does not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the pilot maintained a good threshold height, allowing for a timely transition from the approach to the landing flare. The perfect execution of the landing flare demonstrates a precise control of the aircraft during the crucial moments before touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the performance was particularly impressive. The touchdown rate of -76 feet per minute indicates a gentle and controlled contact with the runway surface, minimizing the impact forces on the aircraft. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 62 knots falls within a safe range for the aircraft type, ensuring a stable and controlled landing. The touchdown distance of 334 meters is also commendable, indicating a well-judged approach to the runway touchdown point.
While the overall landing performance was exceptional, it is worth noting that the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.4 meters from the centerline. This deviation, although minor, can be further improved through continued practice and attention to detail in aircraft control during the final moments of the landing.
Overall, this landing score of 98.9% reflects a high level of proficiency and mastery of the various phases of aircraft landing. By maintaining this level of focus and precision in future landings, you can continue to strive for even higher scores and further enhance your skills as a pilot. Keep up the excellent work!
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