Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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.
Read more in Improve Your Take-OffsStart to finish · 11 stages, 10 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,031 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,537 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Mactan Cebu International Airport's runway 22L was smooth, with the DA62 aircraft rolling down the 11,223-foot runway in 2,508 feet, utilizing only 22% of the available length. Liftoff speed was achieved at 90 knots, as the aircraft lifted off into the local weather conditions of 76°F temperature and a 4-knot headwind from 239°. The initial climb phase began shortly after departure, with the aircraft ascending from 1,033 feet above sea level to 3,066 feet, a vertical gain of 2,032 feet, in just 2 minutes while covering 5 nautical miles.
As the DA62 continued its journey, it entered the enroute descent phase, starting 1 mile east of the airport. The aircraft descended from 3,079 feet above sea level to 561 feet, a decrease of 2,518 feet, in the same 2-minute timeframe, covering 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 22L was initiated from the northeast, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 223.0° at 2 nautical miles and 452 feet above ground level. The landing was executed successfully, with a threshold speed of 84 knots and a touchdown speed of 72 knots, both within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 1,531 feet was also within the desired range, although the touchdown rate of -241 feet per minute was slightly below optimal. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 14 feet from the centerline.
The DA62 completed its flight, covering a total distance of 13 nautical miles in 7 minutes, utilizing 9 pounds of fuel. The local weather conditions remained consistent throughout the flight, with a temperature of 76°F and a 4-knot headwind from 239°. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with all key performance figures within acceptable limits, demonstrating a safe and efficient operation.
The DA62 aircraft initiated its final approach to runway 22L at RPVM Mactan Cebu International Airport from the north east, aligning with the heading of 223.0° at 2 nautical miles and 452 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 84 knots, indicating a well-executed approach configuration. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a distance of 1,531 feet, which was within the acceptable range for the runway length of 11,223 feet.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 72 knots, which was within the recommended range for a safe landing. However, the touchdown rate of -241 feet per minute was slightly higher than ideal, indicating a slightly steeper descent than intended. The runway touchdown position was also slightly misaligned by 14 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path or a minor issue with the aircraft's directional control. Despite these minor issues, the overall touchdown characteristics were good.
The DA62 aircraft rolled out smoothly, with the centreline alignment improving as the aircraft decelerated. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 76°F and a wind of 4 knots at 239°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft's approach and touchdown. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 93.4%, indicating a high level of proficiency and control.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values