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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 1,580 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,580 m of the 3,701 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 545 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 started with a 6-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LYBE Belgrade. The departure roll on runway 12 covered 717 meters, which was 24% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 81 knots, with a local temperature of 16°C and a 7-knot wind at 40°, resulting in a 7-knot crosswind and 1-knot headwind during takeoff.
The enroute climb began 1 mile southeast of Belgrade, climbing from 856 feet to 4,780 feet, covering 11 nautical miles in 5 minutes. The level cruise started overhead Stari Banovci for 18 minutes, covering 48 nm. The descent began 2 miles south of Padej, descending from 4,804 feet to 4,193 feet over 6 nm in 2 minutes.
After a brief 2-minute cruise over Ostojicevo, the climb restarted 2 miles northeast of Sanad, increasing altitude from 3,572 feet to 4,287 feet over 5 nm in 2 minutes. Another 18-minute level cruise followed over Novi Knezevac before a climb began 1 mile southwest of Balloszog, climbing from 3,470 feet to 4,087 feet over 5 nm in 2 minutes.
A 7-minute cruise occurred over Kerekegyhaza before a descent began 3 miles south of Cegledbercel, descending from 3,590 feet to 2,607 feet over 5 nm in 2 minutes. The next level cruise lasted 6 minutes over Albertirsa before landing on runway 31R at Ferihegy (LHBP). The touchdown occurred 544 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 61 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -88 ft/m. The total landing distance was 1,477 meters, covering 40% of the runway.
After landing, a 4-minute taxi was required to return to the parking area. The total flight distance was 173 nm, taking 84 minutes and consuming 313 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 90.2% indicates a solid performance with room for improvement in certain areas. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to identify strengths and areas for enhancement.
In the Approach Phase, the poor descent path above the glideslope limit suggests that the aircraft was not descending at the optimal rate or angle, which could result in a less than ideal approach to the runway. It would be beneficial to improve the descent path to ensure a smoother and safer landing process.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the fact that the threshold height was above the target and there was a very poor landing flare are two key areas that need attention. The threshold height being above the target indicates that the aircraft was higher than desired when crossing the threshold of the runway, which can impact the landing quality. Additionally, a poor landing flare suggests that the aircraft was not properly prepared for touchdown, potentially leading to a rough landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is worth noting the excellent touchdown rate and on-target speed, which are positive indicators of a successful landing. However, the touchdown point being 107 meters beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 3.5 meters from the centerline indicate a need for improvement in precision during this phase of the landing process.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 8.3 meters from the centerline suggests a lack of alignment with the runway centerline upon touchdown. Adjusting the alignment to bring the aircraft closer to the centerline would improve the overall landing quality and safety.
In conclusion, while the overall landing score of 90.2% is commendable, there are specific areas within each phase of the landing process that can be targeted for improvement. By focusing on descent path, threshold height, landing flare, touchdown precision, and runway alignment, pilots and flight crews can work towards achieving even better landing performances in the future. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in aircraft landings.
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