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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,991 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,717 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Horten Ho229 began with a departure roll on runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State. The takeoff distance was 1,238 ft, which equated to 25% of the runway. The liftoff speed was measured at 92 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 53 °F with a wind speed of 10 knots coming from 280 °. There was a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 4 knots during takeoff.
The enroute climb commenced overhead KSFZ North Central State Pawtucket in Rhode Island, United States. The aircraft climbed from 821 ft above sea level to 39,172 ft, marking an altitude increase of 38,351 ft in 8 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 45 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began 3 miles southwest of Rockville in Connecticut, United States. This phase lasted for 62 minutes and covered a distance of 750 nm.
The enroute descent phase commenced 6 miles northwest of IL05 Bingham Alden in Illinois, United States. The aircraft descended from 39,417 ft to 2,255 ft, representing a decrease of 37,161 ft in 11 minutes. The descent covered a distance of 92 nm.
The landing took place on runway 26L at KSUS Spirit Of St Louis, with a runway length of 6,991 ft. The height at the threshold was 30 ft above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 80 knots. The touchdown occurred 1,713 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 60 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -296 ft per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 54 °F with a wind speed of 9 knots coming from 350 °. There was a crosswind of 9 knots and no headwind during landing.
The total landing distance was 2,155 ft, which accounted for 31% of the runway length. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
Overall, the flight covered a distance of 892 nm, took 904 minutes to complete, and consumed 2,314 lbs of fuel.
Great job overall on the aircraft landing, with a score of 94.2%! Let's break down each phase of the landing and see where there were strengths and areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, you did an excellent job with glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth landing. Your speed was slightly above target, which may have contributed to the firm touchdown rate in the Touchdown Phase. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining the target speed during the approach can help improve the overall landing performance.
In the Landing Phase, you had a good threshold height and executed a good landing flare. This indicates that your altitude and pitch control were on point, leading to a controlled and stable approach to the runway. However, the touchdown point being 276 ft beyond the touchdown zone suggests that adjustments can be made to improve touchdown precision for future landings.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, the firm touchdown rate indicates that the aircraft may have touched down with a bit more force than ideal. While a firm landing is not necessarily unsafe, a smoother touchdown can improve the overall comfort of the landing for passengers and reduce wear and tear on the aircraft. The speed being on target is a positive sign, indicating good control during this phase.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 27 ft from the centerline is within an acceptable range. However, paying attention to centerline alignment can help ensure a straight and precise rollout down the runway.
Overall, your landing performance was strong with several key areas of excellence. By focusing on maintaining target speeds, improving touchdown precision, and fine-tuning touchdown rates, you can further refine your skills and aim for even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the great work and continue to practice and refine your techniques for a smooth and precise landing every time.
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