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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,690 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,214 ft 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 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota with the registration N1303W, successfully took off. The takeoff distance was 124 feet, which was 2% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 73 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 260°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Tega Cay, South Carolina. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,593 feet above sea level to 2,954 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,360 feet in just 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles. This phase of the flight took place 3 miles southeast of Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile west of Charlotte, North Carolina. The descent was steep, with the aircraft descending from 3,169 feet above sea level to 902 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,267 feet in just 4 minutes, while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 18L at KCLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 176.0° at an altitude of 162 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 67 knots and a touchdown rate of -61 feet per minute, which was excellent.
The total landing distance was 2,053 feet, which was 24% of the runway length. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 21 nautical miles and used 11 pounds of fuel, taking 17 minutes to complete. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 260°, with a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The aircraft, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota with the registration N1303W, successfully landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18L. The pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the final approach and landing phases. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north, heading 176.0° at an altitude of 162 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The threshold speed of 77 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and speed effectively. The touchdown distance of 1,209 feet was also good, suggesting that the pilot was able to flare the aircraft correctly and touch down smoothly.
The touchdown speed of 67 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -61 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and touch down gently. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from 260°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, and the headwind component was 1 knot. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 2,053 feet was 24% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and touch down smoothly, and that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and safely after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the pilot's performance during this landing was exceptional, and the aircraft was handled with care and precision. The landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it demonstrates the importance of attention to detail and control during the final approach and landing phases.
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