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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 463 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 463 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 57 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 28 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 07 at EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield. The takeoff distance was 444 meters, which accounted for 65% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 67 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°. There was no crosswind, but a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile northeast of EDLM Marl-Loemühle Airfield, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 568 feet above sea level to 871 feet, an increase of 303 feet in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The enroute level cruise started 2 miles northwest of Oer-Erkenschwick and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 07 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield, approaching from the west at a heading of 74.0° and at an altitude of 838 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 07 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield was successful, with a runway length of 463 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 62 knots. The touchdown distance was 55 meters, which was good, but the touchdown speed of 61 knots was a little fast. The touchdown rate was good at -192 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions during the landing were similar to those encountered during takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269°. There was no crosswind, but a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 436 meters, which accounted for 94% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 12 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes, during which the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield, achieving an overall score of 82.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 74.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 838 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the runway's length of 463 meters.
Upon landing, the pilot demonstrated good control, achieving a threshold height and speed of 62 knots. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory at 55 meters. However, the touchdown speed of 61 knots was slightly faster than ideal, indicating a minor area for improvement. The rate of descent was good at -192 feet per minute, showcasing the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's altitude effectively.
Despite a slight misalignment of 4.7 meters from the centerline, the runway touchdown position was still within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 269°, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, with 0 and 1 knots respectively, further facilitating a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 436 meters was 94% of the runway length, indicating a controlled and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was particularly impressive, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional control and precision in maintaining the aircraft's alignment with the runway centerline. Overall, the landing was successful, with the pilot showcasing a good understanding of aircraft handling and control.
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