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Correct the drift with small rudder corrections against a point at the far end of the runway, holding the centreline through the roll.
What happened: The takeoff roll drifted 5 m off the centreline, and the aircraft held a bank angle of 3.1° through the first climb segment; drifting off centreline on the roll usually carries into a wandering heading through the second climb.
Watch for: Heading indicator: runway heading held steady through the climb.
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,756 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 450 m 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 28 at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, LIMJ. The DA50 aircraft accelerated down the runway, taking off at a distance of 34 meters, which is just 1% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 70 knots, a relatively low speed for a takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 18 degrees Celsius and a wind of 7 knots at 250 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 6 knots. The enroute climb started just north-west of the airport, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 408 feet above sea level to just 6 feet above sea level, an increase of 401 feet in just 1 minute. The climb covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
During the flight, the aircraft encountered a situation that required a go-around, where it climbed back up to 0 feet above ground level. The final approach to runway 28 was made from the east, heading 286.0 degrees at an altitude of 81 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down 51 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 75 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -72 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a wind of 7 knots at 250 degrees.
The total landing distance was 867 meters, which is 31% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight used 2 kilograms of fuel.
The DA50 aircraft successfully landed at LIMJ Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 286.0° at an altitude of 81 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course, aligning perfectly with the runway for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 51 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed was 75 knots, slightly below the recommended threshold speed of 84 knots. However, the touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a gentle wind of 7 knots from 250°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 867 meters was 31% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft was well under control throughout the landing process. Overall, the DA50 aircraft demonstrated excellent handling and control during the landing, resulting in a high score and a safe, successful touchdown at LIMJ Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport.
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