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Hold the approach speed
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,811 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 401 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 started with a departure roll on runway 15 at CYEK Arviat Airport. The takeoff distance was 304 meters, which was 26% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 59 knots as the aircraft took off into local weather conditions of 0°C with a 10 knot wind at 59°. The crosswind was 10 knots and there was no headwind during takeoff.
The flight proceeded towards CYRT Rankin Inlet Airport for landing on runway 13. The runway at CYRT was 1,811 meters long with a threshold height of 71 feet above ground level. The speed at the threshold was 70 knots as the aircraft prepared for touchdown. The DC-3 touched down 400 meters from the threshold at a speed of 60 knots, with a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -252 ft/min. The local weather at CYRT was also 0°C, with a 10 knot wind at 90°. There was a 6 knot crosswind and an 8 knot headwind during the landing.
The total landing distance at CYRT was 994 meters, which was 55% of the total runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 2 minutes, covering less than a nautical mile.
The entire flight covered a distance of 123 nautical miles, taking a total of 74 minutes. The aircraft consumed 281 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight in the Douglas DC-3 included a smooth takeoff and landing, with moderate crosswinds and headwinds affecting the landing at CYRT.
While your aircraft landing score of 80.2% is a decent result, there are specific areas that could be improved upon in order to enhance your overall performance.
During the Approach Phase, it was noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit and the speed was slightly below target. To improve this phase, it is important to ensure that the aircraft maintains the correct descent path and speed in order to facilitate a smooth transition into the next phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there were several areas of concern. The threshold height was well above target, indicating that adjustments need to be made to achieve the desired altitude before touchdown. Additionally, the landing flare was very poor, which may have contributed to a less-than-ideal landing. Improving the landing flare technique can help to ensure a smoother touchdown and reduce the risk of a hard landing. Furthermore, the poor landing heading and bank angle stability during landing suggest that additional attention should be paid to maintaining proper alignment and stability throughout the landing process.
In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was firm, the speed was on target and the touchdown distance within the touchdown zone, there is still room for improvement. Ensuring a smoother touchdown can help to enhance the overall landing performance. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 8.8 meters from the centerline indicates that adjustments may be needed to improve the alignment during touchdown.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 10.5 meters from the centerline. Improving alignment can help to ensure that the aircraft remains on course during the rollout phase and facilitates a safe and efficient exit from the runway.
Overall, while your landing score is respectable, there are clear areas that can be honed to enhance your performance. By focusing on maintaining proper descent path and speed during approach, improving landing flare technique, alignment, and stability during landing, as well as refining touchdown and rollout procedures, you can elevate your aircraft landing score and strive for even greater success in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for improvement in your aviation skills.
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