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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 240 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 area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA62, then departed from runway 16L at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA). The takeoff distance was 618 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 89 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the headwind was 0 knots. After departing from KSEA, the enroute climb started approximately 1 mile south east of Normandy Park, Washington. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 569 feet above sea level to 1,996 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,427 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the enroute level cruise started 2 miles south west of Des Moines, Washington, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 1 mile north of Ruston, Washington, and the aircraft descended from 1,952 feet above sea level to 648 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,304 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17 at Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) was made from the north, heading 187.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 348 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 17 was successful, with a threshold speed of 84 knots and a touchdown speed of 76 knots. The touchdown distance was 240 meters, and the touchdown rate was -151 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained the same as before.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 17 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was successful, with good threshold height, threshold speed, touchdown distance, touchdown speed, and touchdown rate. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The DA62 aircraft successfully landed at KTIW Tacoma Narrows Airport, achieving a remarkable score of 99.4%. The final approach to runway 17 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 187.0° at 1 nautical mile and 348 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down safely on the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed of 84 knots, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 240 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 76 knots was within the desired limits, and the touchdown rate of -151 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 2 knots, while the headwind was zero. These conditions contributed to a safe and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 503 meters was only 33% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, resulting in a nearly flawless score of 99.4%.
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