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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 4,789 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,789 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,254 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a DA62 aircraft, departing from runway 16 at KTTN Trenton Mercer Airport. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll, taking off from the runway with a takeoff distance of 1,473 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 91 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 35°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 170°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The aircraft then climbed to an altitude of 999 feet above sea level, an increase of 4 feet from the initial altitude of 995 feet, in less than 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started overhead Prospect Park in New Jersey and lasted for 17 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 16 at KTTN Trenton Mercer Airport was conducted from the northwest, with the aircraft heading at 146.0° and at an altitude of 86 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with a threshold speed of 83 knots and a touchdown speed of 70 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,243 feet, which was 40% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was -123 feet per minute, indicating a smooth descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect after the landing.
The taxiing process from the runway to the parking area took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 22 minutes. The aircraft used 18 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The DA62 aircraft successfully landed at KTTN Trenton Mercer Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 16 was executed from the northwest, with a heading of 146.0° at an altitude of 86 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 83 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 1,243 feet was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 70 knots was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent was a smooth -123 feet per minute, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 34°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 170°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which is relatively favorable for landing. The runway length of 4,789 feet was more than sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance of 1,923 feet, which is approximately 40% of the runway length.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled approach to the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, showcasing the pilot's expertise and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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