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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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. These checks are the approach's score.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,197 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 373 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Flagler Executive Airport (KFIN), the DA42-VI aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 11, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 88 kt. The aircraft cleared the runway threshold at 899 m, utilizing 59% of the available runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 16 °C, with a 10 kt tailwind from a direction of 270°, resulting in a crosswind component of 3 kt.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an initial altitude of 1,032 ft above sea level to a cruising altitude of 2,502 ft. This climb phase, which lasted 2 minutes, covered a distance of 5 nm and resulted in an altitude gain of 1,470 ft. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 2,502 ft for 5 minutes while covering a distance of 14 nm. The enroute cruise phase concluded 3 miles north of Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida, where the aircraft prepared for its final approach to runway 25R at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB).
The final approach to runway 25R was initiated from a heading of 250.0°, 2 nm from the threshold, and at an altitude of 1,111 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a distance of 373 m, with a touchdown speed of 63 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -130 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft utilized a significant portion of the available runway length, which measured 2,988 m. Local weather conditions at the time of landing featured a temperature of 15 °C, with a 10 kt headwind from a direction of 270°, resulting in a crosswind component of 4 kt. The total flight distance was 23 nm, and the aircraft utilized 7 kg of fuel during the 10-minute flight.
The final approach to runway 25R at KDAB Daytona Beach International Airport was initiated from the north east, heading 250.0° at 2 nm and 1,111 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a slight deviation from the target threshold height of 63 ft agl, resulting in a height of 63 ft agl at the threshold. The threshold speed of 81 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the approach.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 373 m was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 63 kt was well within the target range. The touchdown rate of -130 fpm was smooth, indicating a controlled descent and minimal impact on the aircraft's structure. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and wind at 10 kt from 270°, contributed to a relatively stable approach environment.
The overall performance of the approach and landing was excellent, with a score of 96.1%. The combination of a smooth touchdown, controlled descent, and perfect runway alignment resulted in a high-quality landing. The headwind of 9 kt and crosswind of 4 kt were effectively managed, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable approach path and touchdown. The pilot's skill and experience were evident in the execution of the approach and landing, resulting in a safe and efficient touchdown on runway 25R.
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