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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,342 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 147 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a DA42-VI aircraft, a type of single-engine piston aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process took approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile (nm) from the parking area to the runway. The aircraft departed from runway 24 at KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport, a small airport located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
The takeoff distance was 401 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 79 knots (kt), indicating a smooth and controlled departure. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 kt from a direction of 310 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 kt and a headwind of 1 kt.
After departing from the airport, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The climb involved an increase in altitude from 1,184 feet above sea level (asl) to 1,795 ft asl, a rise of 611 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nm. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nm. This phase of the flight was conducted 1 mile south of the airport.
The final approach to runway 24 was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 227.0 degrees at an altitude of 293 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold. The landing was conducted on a runway with a length of 2,342 meters, and the threshold height was reported to be good. The threshold speed was also good at 70 kt, and the touchdown distance was 144 meters, which was considered good. The touchdown speed was 62 kt, and the touchdown rate was very hard at -526 feet per minute (fpm).
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those during takeoff, with a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 kt from a direction of 310 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 kt and a headwind of 1 kt.
In summary, the flight was conducted in a DA42-VI aircraft, with a total flight distance of 8 nm and a flight time of 12 minutes. The aircraft used 4 kg of fuel during the flight, indicating a relatively efficient operation. The flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled departure, a precise and controlled climb and cruise, and a good landing.
The DA42-VI aircraft successfully landed on runway 24 at KGRB Austin Straubel International Airport, achieving a score of 92.0%. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 227.0° at 1 nautical mile and 293 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and stable touchdown. The threshold speed of 70 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had maintained a suitable airspeed for landing. The touchdown distance of 144 meters was also satisfactory, suggesting that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and approach.
However, the touchdown speed of 62 knots was slightly lower than the typical range for a DA42-VI, which may indicate that the pilot had applied a bit too much braking or had not maintained sufficient airspeed during the approach. The touchdown rate of -526 feet per minute (fpm) was very hard, which may be a concern for the aircraft's landing gear and overall safety. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a wind speed of 3 knots at 310°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was negligible at 1 knot. These conditions suggest that the pilot had a relatively easy time navigating the aircraft during the approach and landing. Overall, the landing was successful, but the pilot may need to work on maintaining a more consistent airspeed and touchdown rate to achieve a perfect score.
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