LFRM to LFJR Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from LFRM to LFJR

Thursday, 14 November 2024 05:17

Minutes 22

33 nm

Fuel 74 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 20 at LFRM

Le Mans-Arnage Airport

Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

9,474 kg

Fuel

1,094 kg

Temperature

7 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

70.0 °

Headwind

-2 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 08 at LFJR

Angers-Loire Airport

Marcé Pays de la Loire, France

171 ft asl

Altitude

9,399 kg

Weight

1,019 kg

Fuel

9 °C

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

70.0 °

Wind Direction

12 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.06%

Departure Score 97.23%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 84.96%

The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a departure roll on runway 20 at LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport. The takeoff distance was 654 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 8°C with a 4 knot wind coming from 70°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots.

The enroute climb started overhead Arnage in Pays de la Loire, France. The aircraft climbed from 966 feet above sea level to 2,391 feet above sea level, reaching an altitude increase of 1,425 feet in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.

After the climb, the flight entered a level cruise phase overhead Parigne-le-Polin in Pays de la Loire, France, which lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 17 nautical miles.

The landing took place on runway 08 at LFJR Angers-Loire Airport, which has a runway length of 1,666 meters. The height at the threshold was 72 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 78 knots. The touchdown occurred 467 meters from the threshold at a speed of 58 knots with a vertical speed indicator showing a descent rate of -240 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 9°C with a 12 knot wind coming from 70°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 12 knots. The total landing distance was 729 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.

Overall, the total flight distance covered was 33 nautical miles, with a total duration of 27 minutes. The flight consumed 74 kilograms of fuel during the journey.

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Flight Image — Flight from LFRM to LFJR in the Douglas DC-3 on Thu 14-Nov-24 10:23. Altitude 434 ft agl, Heading 191.1 °, Speed 84 kt. Departure climb 3 from runway 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport Le Mans (Pays de la Loire, France)

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 20 at LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport, Average speed was 13 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kn 0 kn min to max 16 kn	0		14 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.1 ° min to max 12.2 °	12.2		11.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	0.96		0.97 g
Info	Battery Master On at 05:17:27
Info	Engine 2 Started at 05:17:27
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:17:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:17:27
Info	Engine 1 Started at 05:18:20
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 05:19:10
Info	Parking Brake Off at 05:19:14
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 05:19:17
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 05:19:17
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 05:19:18
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:21:09
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 05:21:27
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 05:21:27
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 05:21:30
Info	Parking Brake Off at 05:21:45

Departure Roll

97.55 %

Departure roll runway 20 at LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport. Takeoff distance 654 m 57 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature 8 °C. Wind 4 kn at 70 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 654 m 57 % of runway
96.77 %	Liftoff speed was 70 kn Target 80 kn
90.99 %	Runway alignment max 5.72 m 5.52 m left to 0.20 m right	-0.20		3.77 m
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 0.99 g	0.97		0.99 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 10.5 ° 8.1 ° min to max 12.0 °	11.7		8.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:22:41
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:22:42

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kn 71 kn min to max 76 kn	71		76 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 531 ft/m 170 ft/m min to max 726 ft/m	170		726 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 8.8 ° min to max 13.4 °	8.8		13.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 05:22:53

Departure Climb 2

98.65 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 74 kn min to max 79 kn	76		74 kn
94.61 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.2		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.76 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		0.76 g
Info	Average VSI 845 ft/m 677 ft/m min to max 1,300 ft/m	728		1,051 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 108 ft agl 44 ft agl min to max 387 ft agl	44		387 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.0 ° 11.3 ° min to max 17.1 °	13.5		11.3 °

Departure Climb 3

92.71 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -2.2 ° -3.8 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 109 kn 75 kn min to max 123 kn	75		121 kn
63.55 %	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 15.8 °	4.8		15.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.78 g min to max 1.18 g	0.78		0.99 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 420 ft/m -171 ft/m min to max 746 ft/m	654		603 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 538 ft agl 395 ft agl min to max 770 ft agl	398		770 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 2.6 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.3		4.9 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 05:23:35
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 05:23:35
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 05:23:40
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 05:23:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:23:47
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:23:48
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:23:48

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Arnage (Pays de la Loire, France). Climbing from 966 ft asl to 2,391 ft asl, an increase of 1,425 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 119 kn 114 kn min to max 130 kn	119		130 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.9 °	13.9		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 862 ft/m 28 ft/m min to max 1,029 ft/m	546		45 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,542 ft asl 966 ft asl min to max 2,391 ft asl	966		2,391 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 7.6 °	5.0		1.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:25:38
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:25:38

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Parigne-le-Polin (Pays de la Loire, France) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 17 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,315 ft asl 1,892 ft asl min to max 2,412 ft asl	2,404		1,892 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 147 kn 138 kn min to max 152 kn	138		149 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -2.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.8		-1.8 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:31:19
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:31:19

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started overhead Parigne-le-Polin (Pays de la Loire, France).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 104 kn 80 kn min to max 149 kn	148		89 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.1 °	0.8		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.82 g min to max 1.42 g	0.99		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -207 ft/m -1,829 ft/m min to max 954 ft/m	-802		-694 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,268 ft asl 520 ft asl min to max 1,879 ft asl	1,879		520 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -8.7 ° min to max 9.9 °	-1.6		1.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:32:36
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:32:36
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:33:45
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 05:34:32
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 05:34:32
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:34:32
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 05:37:21
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:37:52
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 05:38:36

Arrival Final 1

67.08 %

Approaching runway 08 at LFJR Angers-Loire Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 337 ft agl to 73 ft agl. A decrease of 265 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
45.19 %	Approach angle 4.0 ° 3.5 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		4.3 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 68 kn min to max 91 kn	91		78 kn
0 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -3.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	-3.2		0.1 °
90.21 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 6.8 °	5.8		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -384 ft/m -549 ft/m min to max -80 ft/m	-491		-344 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 150 ft agl 73 ft agl min to max 337 ft agl	337		73 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 6.2 °	2.6		2.5 °

Arrival Landing

65.74 %

Landing on runway 08 at LFJR Angers-Loire Airport, runway length 1,666 m. Threshold height at 72 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was good at 78 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 78 kn. Target 80 kn
63.31 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
99.15 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.7		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 67 kn 58 kn min to max 78 kn	78		58 kn
Info	Average VSI -240 ft/m -429 ft/m min to max -68 ft/m	-345		-240 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 36 ft agl 9 ft agl min to max 72 ft agl	72		9 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 9.5 °	2.4		9.4 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:39:30
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:39:31
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:39:32

Arrival Touchdown

95.79 %

Touchdown distance was good at 467 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kn was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -240 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 12 kn at 70 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 12 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.18 %	Touchdown VSI was -240 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 467 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 58 kn Target 75 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.53 m 1.38 m right	-1.53		-1.14 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.01 g min to max 1.26 g	1.01		1.09 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 58 kn 58 kn min to max 58 kn	58		58 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 9.4 ° min to max 11.3 °	9.4		11.3 °

Arrival Rollout

96.17 %

Total landing distance 729 m, 44 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 729 m 44 % of runway.
91.49 %	Runway alignment max 6.46 m 5.38 m left to 1.08 m right	-1.08		3.20 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 47 kn 32 kn min to max 50 kn	50		32 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 6.3 ° min to max 12.3 °	11.5		12.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.5		0.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:39:34
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 05:39:35
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:39:40
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:39:42

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 21 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 4 kn min to max 29 kn	29		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 12.0 ° 11.8 ° min to max 12.2 °	12.2		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 05:39:57
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 05:39:58
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 05:40:05

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kn 0 kn min to max 13 kn	12		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kn max 8 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 11.7 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.8		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:42:36
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 05:43:19
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 05:43:21

Takeoff on runway 20 at LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport in the Douglas DC-3

97.23 %

97.55 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 654 m using 57.36 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

96.77 %

Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

90.99 %

5.52 m left to 0.20 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.65 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

92.71 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 20 LFRM Le Mans-Arnage Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

63.55 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 08 at LFJR Angers-Loire Airport in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 81.2 %

Landing Summary

Firstly, great job on achieving an aircraft landing score of 81.2%! Let's take a closer look at each phase of the landing to see where there were areas for improvement.

In the Approach Phase, the descent path was noted to be above the glideslope limit, indicating that the aircraft may have been descending too steeply or too quickly. Additionally, there was poor heading alignment, meaning the aircraft may not have been perfectly aligned with the runway direction. These issues can affect the overall stability and precision of the approach and could have contributed to a less than optimal landing outcome.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it was observed that the threshold height was well above the target. This could mean that the aircraft descended too late or too high before reaching the runway threshold, which can lead to a less smooth touchdown. Additionally, a very poor landing flare was noted. The landing flare is crucial for a smooth and controlled touchdown, so ensuring a proper flare technique can greatly improve the quality of the landing.

Next, in the Touchdown Phase, it is positive to note that the touchdown rate was fair and the speed was on target. However, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone indicates that the aircraft may have touched down closer to the end of the runway than desired. The runway touchdown position being 1.5 m from the centerline is also slightly off, so striving for a more centered touchdown can enhance the overall landing accuracy.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 5.4 m from the centerline suggests that there was some deviation from the ideal landing path. Ensuring a more precise alignment with the runway centerline during the rollout phase can improve the directional control and overall landing performance.

Overall, while there were definitely some areas for improvement identified in each phase of the landing, there were also some positive aspects to acknowledge. By focusing on refining the descent path, heading alignment, flare technique, touchdown precision, and runway alignment, you can continue to enhance your aircraft landing skills and aim for even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work, and keep striving for excellence in your flying endeavors!

67.08 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 08 at LFJR Angers-Loire Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 337 ft agl to 73 ft agl. A decrease of 265 ft in 40 seconds.

Glideslope

45.19 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

45.19 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

0 %

Bank

90.21 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

65.74 %

Landing

Landing on runway 08 at LFJR Angers-Loire Airport, runway length 1,666 m. Threshold height at 72 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was good at 78 kn.

Height

63.31 %

Threshold height at 72 ft agl was well above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 78 kt. Target 80 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank