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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 1,666 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 469 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
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.
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!
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