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Improve the rollout
Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 1,059 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,059 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 539 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Vision Jet started with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway at EGPA Kirkwall, covering less than 1nm in 2 minutes. The departure roll on runway 27 required a takeoff distance of 673m, which was 55% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 102 kn. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 15°C, with a 6 kn wind coming from 340°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 kn and a headwind of 2 kn.
Once in the air, the enroute climb began 1 mile south of Kirkwall, climbing from 1,184 ft to 12,637 ft, covering 15 nm in 6 minutes. The aircraft then leveled off for cruise over EGER Stronsay for 9 minutes, covering 39 nm.
The enroute descent started 1 mile north of EGEF Fair Isle, descending from 12,991 ft to 1,806 ft, a decrease of 11,184 ft over 11 minutes and covering 24 nm. The landing took place on runway 15 at EGPB Sumburgh, which had a length of 1,059m. The aircraft was 39 ft above ground level at the threshold with a speed of 100 kn. The touch down occurred 540m from the threshold at a speed of 78 kn and a VSI of -136 ft/m. The local weather at landing was a temperature of 16°C, with a 6 kn tailwind and a crosswind of 2 kn.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 84nm, lasted 34 minutes, and consumed 117 kg of fuel. The total landing distance was 931m, which was 88% of the runway available for landing.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 92.8% indicates a high level of proficiency in the various phases of the landing process. The approach phase is commendable for its excellent glideslope alignment, which contributed to a smooth descent towards the runway. Additionally, although the speed was slightly above target, this can be adjusted for future landings to ensure optimal performance.
Moving on to the landing phase, it is evident that the pilot demonstrated skill in maintaining a good threshold height and executing a very good landing flare. These actions are crucial in ensuring a safe and smooth touchdown, which ultimately impacts the overall quality of the landing.
In the touchdown phase, the smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed are clear indicators of a controlled landing. The fact that more than 50% of the available runway was utilized for the touchdown is a positive sign of efficient use of resources, although caution should be exercised to avoid wastage in future landings. Additionally, landing 2.8 meters from the centerline is acceptable, but efforts should be made to maintain better alignment in the future.
It is worth noting that the tailwind condition during landing could pose risks, and it is important to adhere to safe landing practices in such scenarios to mitigate potential hazards. However, despite this challenge, the pilot managed to maintain a high level of performance throughout the landing process.
Finally, in the rollout phase, the very good runway alignment reflects a strong sense of control and precision in guiding the aircraft towards its designated taxiway. This is essential for ensuring smooth post-landing operations and minimizing any potential deviations.
Overall, while the landing score of 92.8% is commendable, there are areas for improvement such as optimizing speed control, centerline alignment, and managing tailwind conditions. By continuing to focus on refining these skills, the pilot can further enhance their proficiency and ensure consistently high-quality landings in the future. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in all aspects of aircraft operations.
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