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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 545 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 545 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 159 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche began with a departure roll on runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport. The takeoff distance was 418 meters, which accounted for 77% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 78 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 1°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots coming from 317°, resulting in a 5 knot crosswind.
The enroute climb started overhead Courchevel in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The aircraft climbed from 6,433 feet above sea level to 6,999 feet above sea level, gaining 566 feet in altitude in 1 minute and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
After reaching cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise began 1 mile west of Planay in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. This segment of the flight lasted 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The landing took place on runway 22 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, which has a runway length of 545 meters. The height at the threshold was 39 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 69 knots. The touchdown occurred 156 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 53 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of 389 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 0°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots coming from 318°, resulting in a 5 knot crosswind.
The total landing distance was 330 meters, accounting for 61% of the runway. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, which took 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
First of all, let me congratulate the pilot on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 91.5%! This is a fantastic accomplishment and truly reflects the skills and expertise of the pilot.
Looking at the detailed analysis of the landing, it is clear that the pilot excelled in various phases of the landing process. During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was described as excellent. This suggests that the pilot maintained a precise and consistent descent path towards the runway, ensuring a smooth approach for the landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the report highlights that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. This is essential for ensuring a safe and smooth touchdown, as a good landing flare helps reduce the rate of descent and allows the aircraft to touch down gently on the runway.
In the Touchdown Phase, the report mentions that the touchdown rate was perfect, and the speed was on target. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone is a crucial aspect of a successful landing, and in this case, it was achieved successfully. The fact that the runway touchdown position was only 13.0 meters from the centerline further demonstrates the pilot's skill in maintaining precision during the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the report indicates that the runway alignment was 12.8 meters from the centerline. Maintaining proper alignment during the rollout is essential for ensuring the aircraft stays on the runway and does not veer off course.
Overall, this detailed analysis of the aircraft landing score of 91.5% clearly indicates that the pilot demonstrated remarkable skill and proficiency during each phase of the landing process. The attention to detail and precision shown in maintaining the glideslope alignment, executing a perfect landing flare, and ensuring accurate touchdown and rollout distances are all commendable. Keep up the great work, and continue to strive for excellence in every landing!
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