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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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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.
Side view — the last 819 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 819 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 158 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, covering less than 1 nm in just 2 minutes. The departure roll took place on runway 24 at CYNE Norway House, with a takeoff distance of 440 m, representing 31% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 73 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 5 °C, with a wind of 18 kn coming from 299 °. There was a crosswind of 15 kn and a headwind of 9 kn during takeoff.
The enroute climb started 1 mile southwest of CYNE Norway House, climbing from 1,283 ft asl to 3,333 ft asl, an increase of 2,050 ft in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nm. The aircraft then entered a level cruise 11 miles south of CYNE Norway House, lasting 16 minutes and covering a distance of 45 nm.
The landing took place on runway 28 at CZNG Poplar River, with a runway length of 819 m. The height at the threshold was 17 ft agl, and the speed at the threshold was 70 kn. The touchdown occurred 156 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 62 kn and a VSI of -400 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 6 °C, with a wind of 14 kn coming from 306 °. There was a crosswind of 6 kn and a headwind of 12 kn during landing. The total landing distance was 459 m, representing 56% of the runway.
Overall, the total flight distance covered was 67 nm, taking 36 minutes to complete. The flight used 116 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 92.7% indicates a strong performance, with specific areas that can be further improved upon.
During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was excellent, which is essential for a safe and stabilized descent towards the runway. However, the heading alignment needs some improvement to ensure proper alignment with the runway centerline. Additionally, the speed being slightly below target indicates the need for better speed control during approach.
In the Landing Phase, the good threshold height indicates proper altitude management during the descent, while the good landing flare suggests a smooth transition to the touchdown. However, the poor bank angle stability during landing points to a need for better control of the aircraft's lateral alignment.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, the hard touchdown rate indicates a potential for smoother landings in the future. On the positive side, the speed being on target and the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone show good precision during touchdown. The runway touchdown position being 5.8 m from the centerline is slightly off, so improving lateral alignment during touchdown can lead to a more centered landing.
In the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 5.7 m from the centerline suggests a need for better alignment control during rollout. Making adjustments to maintain a more precise alignment with the runway centerline can enhance the overall landing performance.
Overall, while the landing score is strong, focusing on better heading alignment during approach, smoother touchdown landings, improved bank angle stability, and maintaining better centerline alignment during rollout can help elevate the landing performance even further. Keep practicing and refining these aspects to achieve even better results in future landings. Great job on the current performance, and keep up the good work!
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