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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,196 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,897 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a FFX P180, then departed from runway 18 at KDRP Delta Regional Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,319 feet, which accounted for 27% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 122 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 58°F and winds of 8 knots at 209 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of Caldwell, Arkansas. The climb took 2 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles, with the aircraft rising from 1,164 feet above sea level to 3,143 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 3 miles north of AR17 Burns Aerodrome Palestine, Arkansas. The descent took 2 minutes and covered 7 nautical miles, with the aircraft decreasing in altitude from 3,129 feet to 2,650 feet. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 6 miles south of AR46 Penrose Airport McCrory, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering 21 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another descent, starting 2 miles northeast of Des Arc, Arkansas. This descent took 5 minutes and covered 19 nautical miles, with the aircraft decreasing in altitude from 2,646 feet to 810 feet. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting overhead 12XS Mc Croskey Field Butlerville, and lasted for 6 minutes, covering 18 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 22L at KLIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 224.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,262 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 22L, which had a length of 7,196 feet. The threshold height at 57 feet above ground level was slightly above target, while the threshold speed was well above target at 131 knots.
The touchdown point was 493 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 117 knots and a touchdown rate of -205 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 63°F and winds of 11 knots at 250 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 10 knots.
The total landing distance was 4,170 feet, which accounted for 58% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took approximately 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 77 nautical miles, with the flight lasting 30 minutes and using 408 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft, identified as FFX P180 03 01, successfully landed on runway 22L at KLIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 224.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,262 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its landing, achieving a score of 94.4%.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down 493 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the optimal landing point. However, the touchdown speed of 117 knots was well within the target range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -205 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have benefited from a slightly more gradual descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 63°F and a moderate headwind of 10 knots. The wind direction was from 250°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind component of 10 knots. Despite these conditions, the aircraft maintained a very good runway touchdown alignment, indicating a high degree of control and precision.
The total landing distance of 4,170 feet was 58% of the available runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively to bring the aircraft to a stop.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown point and touchdown rate, which could be addressed through further training and practice.
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