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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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: 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 2,791 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 219 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 5-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFRD Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport. The departure roll took place on runway 35, with a takeoff distance of 217 meters, which equated to 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed reached 56 knots. During takeoff, the local weather conditions included a temperature of 11°C and a wind speed of 19 knots coming from 80°, resulting in a crosswind of 19 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
After departing from the airport, the enroute climb began 1 mile southeast of Saint-Lunaire in Bretagne, France. The climb took the aircraft from 998 feet above sea level to 3,835 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles in 4 minutes. The next phase of the flight was a level cruise, which commenced 1 mile southeast of Plurien and lasted 6 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.
The next climb phase started overhead Treveneuc, increasing the altitude from 4,039 feet to 4,815 feet over a distance of 6 nautical miles in 2 minutes. Another level cruise segment followed, beginning 1 mile southwest of Lannebert and lasting 21 minutes, covering a distance of 59 nautical miles.
The descent portion of the flight commenced 1 mile north of Coat-Meal, decreasing the altitude from 4,353 feet to 2,576 feet over a distance of 10 nautical miles in 4 minutes. This was followed by another brief level cruise, starting overhead Ploumoguer and lasting 4 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The landing occurred on runway 07R at LFRB Brest Bretagne Airport, where the runway length was 2,791 meters. The aircraft touched down 217 meters from the threshold at a speed of 62 knots, with a VSI of -239 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 566 meters, which was 20% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of landing indicated a temperature of 12°C and a wind speed of 19 knots coming from 70°, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 19 knots.
Finally, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance for this journey was 119 nautical miles, taking a total of 59 minutes, and consuming 204 kilograms of fuel.
First and foremost, I want to commend the pilot for achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 96.2%. This score reflects a high level of skill and precision during the various phases of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, there were some areas for improvement. The descent path was above the glideslope limit, indicating that the aircraft may have been descending too steeply or too soon. Additionally, the speed was slightly below the target, which could have resulted in a less than optimal approach. However, these are relatively minor issues that can be easily corrected with practice and attention to detail.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there were some notable strengths. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when approaching the runway. The landing flare, which refers to the pilot's technique of smoothly transitioning from descent to touchdown, was executed perfectly. This is a crucial aspect of a successful landing and it's clear that the pilot has mastered this skill.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were both strengths and areas for improvement. The touchdown rate was fair, suggesting that the landing was somewhat firm but still within acceptable limits. However, the speed was on target and the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone was excellent, indicating a precise and well-controlled landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was very good, showing that the pilot was able to land the aircraft exactly where intended.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the only issue noted was that the runway alignment was slightly off, with the aircraft being 6.4 meters from the centerline. While this may not have had a significant impact on the overall landing score, it is still a point for improvement in order to ensure that the aircraft stays centered on the runway during rollout.
Overall, this landing score of 96.2% is a testament to the pilot's skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during all phases of the landing process. With a few minor adjustments and continued practice, the pilot has the potential to achieve even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in every flight.
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