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Improve the rollout
Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 1,580 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 443 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 started at EHRD Rotterdam, with a short distance from parking to the runway. The departure roll was on runway 06, with a takeoff distance of 761 meters, covering 42% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 78 knots, with local weather conditions of 7°C temperature, 3 knots wind at 33°, a crosswind of 1 knot, and a headwind of 3 knots.
After takeoff, the enroute climb began overhead Schiebroek, climbing from 598 feet above sea level to 7,818 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 37 nautical miles in 14 minutes. The enroute level cruise started 12 miles northwest of Nieuw-Haamstede, lasting 41 minutes and covering 127 nm.
The descent phase started overhead Barking, descending from 7,844 ft asl to 3,077 ft asl over a distance of 20 nm in 6 minutes. The subsequent level cruise began overhead EGLL Heathrow London for 1 minute, covering 3 nm, followed by a descent overhead Colnbrook, decreasing from 2,701 ft asl to 2,455 ft asl over 2 nm in 1 minute.
Another short level cruise started overhead Eton for 5 minutes, covering 3 nm, before the final descent phase started 1 mile east of Stoke Poges, descending from 2,394 ft asl to 1,957 ft asl over a distance of 2 nm in 1 minute.
The landing was on runway 25 at EGWU Northolt AB, with a runway length of 1,580 meters. The height at threshold was 52 feet above ground level, with a speed at threshold of 77 knots. Touchdown occurred 441 meters from the threshold, at a speed of 68 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator reading of -257 ft/m. The total landing distance was 1,202 meters, covering 76% of the runway, with local weather indicating 12°C temperature, 8 knots wind at 40°, a crosswind of 4 knots, and a tailwind of 7 knots.
The flight concluded with a short distance from the runway to parking, lasting 3 minutes. The total flight distance covered was 201 nm, taking a total of 84 minutes and consuming 350 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 92.0% indicates a solid performance with room for improvement in certain areas.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates that the aircraft was on track for a successful landing from a distance. Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and excellent landing flare are indicative of a pilot who is proficient in controlling the aircraft during the critical moments before touchdown. However, the poor landing heading suggests that there may have been some difficulty in aligning the aircraft with the runway during the landing process.
In the Touchdown Phase, the firm touchdown rate may have resulted in a slightly rougher landing than desired. However, the fact that the speed was on target and the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone demonstrates good control and judgment on the part of the pilot. It is worth noting that the runway touchdown position was slightly off centerline, which could be improved upon in future landings. Additionally, the presence of a 7 knot tailwind during landing is a cause for concern and should be avoided in order to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its passengers.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 11.9 m from the centerline indicates that there was some room for improvement in terms of keeping the aircraft centered on the runway during the rollout.
In conclusion, while the overall landing score of 92.0% is a strong indication of a successful landing, there are areas for improvement highlighted in each phase of the landing process. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot can work towards a more consistent and precise landing performance in the future. Keep up the good work and strive for even better results in future landings!
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