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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,670 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 220 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Longitude, then departed from runway 07 at KHHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The takeoff distance was 733 meters, which accounted for 68% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 128 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead West Athens, California, and ascended from 1,171 feet above sea level to 9,142 feet above sea level, an increase of 7,971 feet in 5 minutes, covering 16 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise began 1 mile northeast of Cypress, California, and lasted 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then started another enroute climb 1 mile south of Buena Park, California, and climbed from 9,374 feet above sea level to 44,183 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,809 feet in 18 minutes, covering 128 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 3 miles northwest of Baker, California, and lasted 52 minutes, covering 424 nautical miles. As the aircraft began its descent, it started from 11 miles north of Flying M and descended from 44,460 feet above sea level to 6,362 feet above sea level, a decrease of 38,098 feet in 34 minutes, covering 187 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 16L at KDEN Denver International Airport was made from the north, heading 179.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 994 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 16L was successful, with a runway length of 3,670 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 111 knots. The touchdown distance was 219 meters, and the touchdown speed was 103 knots, both of which were good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -57 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 8 knots at 200 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 893 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft took 5 minutes to taxi to the parking, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 762 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 118 minutes. The aircraft used 1,588 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Longitude successfully landed on runway 16L at KDEN Denver International Airport, achieving a remarkable score of 99.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 179.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 994 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, setting up for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 103 knots, which was well within the acceptable threshold speed of 111 knots. The touchdown distance of 219 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -57 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's descent and ensuring a safe and gentle touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle headwind of 8 knots at 200°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 knots, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The runway length of 3,670 meters provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out, and the pilot made the most of this by achieving a total landing distance of 893 meters, which was only 24% of the runway length.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a stop in a safe and stable manner. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities. The Cessna Longitude performed flawlessly, and the landing was a success.
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