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The flight in the DA40-NG began with a departure roll from runway 14 at SB38 Ceara Mirim. The takeoff distance was 300 m, which accounted for 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 82 kn. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 1 kn coming from 270 °, resulting in a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 0 kn.
The enroute climb began 1 mile southeast of SNOG Ceará-Mirim Airport and involved climbing from 1,213 ft asl to 2,209 ft asl, achieving an altitude increase of 996 ft in 1 minute while covering a distance of 1 nm. The level cruise portion of the flight commenced 3 miles southeast of SNOG Ceará-Mirim Airport and lasted 6 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nm.
The landing took place on runway 16L at SBNT Natal Air Force Base, which has a runway length of 2,598 m. The aircraft approached the threshold at a height of 65 ft agl with a speed of 77 kn. The touchdown occurred 558 m from the threshold at a speed of 50 kn, with a vertical speed indicator reading of -105 ft/m. Upon landing, the local weather conditions were recorded as 15 °C temperature and a 1 kn wind coming from 270 °, resulting in a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 0 kn. The total landing distance was 843 m, representing 32% of the total runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 17 nm, with a duration of 16 minutes and fuel consumption of 3 kg.
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Departure roll runway 14 at SB38 Ceara Mirim. Takeoff distance 300 m 25 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 82 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 300 m 25 % of runway |
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| 87.17 % |
Liftoff speed was 82 kn Target 70 kn |
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| 95.99 % |
Runway alignment max 4.15 m 4.15 m left to 0.00 m left |
2.31 | 4.15 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.23 g |
0.99 | 1.23 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max 4.3 ° |
0.9 | 4.3 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.0 | 2.0 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 01:11:13 |
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Engine 1 Started at 01:11:13 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 01:11:13 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 01:11:13 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 01:11:13 |
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Landing Gear Down at 01:11:13 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 01:11:13 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 14 SB38 Ceara Mirim.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.2 | -0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 83 kn 82 kn min to max 83 kn |
82 | 82 kn | |
| 98.11 % |
Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
2.0 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.23 g 1.08 g min to max 1.40 g |
1.26 | 1.08 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 866 ft/m 474 ft/m min to max 1,172 ft/m |
474 | 1,172 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl |
1 | 48 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 4.8 ° min to max 11.5 ° |
4.8 | 11.5 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 14 SB38 Ceara Mirim.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.4 ° |
-0.4 | -0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 80 kn 77 kn min to max 82 kn |
82 | 78 kn | |
| 97.71 % |
Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
1.0 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.07 | 1.03 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1,285 ft/m 876 ft/m min to max 1,436 ft/m |
1,191 | 1,052 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 109 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 296 ft agl |
50 | 296 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 8.0 ° min to max 11.8 ° |
11.5 | 10.4 ° |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 14 SB38 Ceara Mirim.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.9 ° -1.1 ° min to max -0.6 ° |
-0.6 | -0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 82 kn 77 kn min to max 87 kn |
77 | 87 kn | |
| 79.53 % |
Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.8 ° |
2.2 | 9.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.98 g 0.81 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.01 | 1.03 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 964 ft/m 626 ft/m min to max 1,185 ft/m |
1,126 | 848 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 667 ft agl 315 ft agl min to max 1,019 ft agl |
315 | 1,019 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 9.8 ° 8.0 ° min to max 11.6 ° |
10.8 | 8.9 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 01:11:38 |
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| Info |
Landing Lights Switched Off at 01:11:49 |
Enroute climb started 1 mile south east of SNOG Ceará-Mirim Airport Ceará-Mirim (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil). Climbing from 1,213 ft asl to 2,209 ft asl, an increase of 996 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 87 kn 84 kn min to max 90 kn |
87 | 90 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.6 ° |
9.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.03 | 0.97 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1,163 ft/m 892 ft/m min to max 1,540 ft/m |
894 | 1,157 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 1,690 ft asl 1,213 ft asl min to max 2,209 ft asl |
1,213 | 2,209 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 7.6 ° min to max 12.3 ° |
9.2 | 7.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute level cruise started 3 miles south east of SNOG Ceará-Mirim Airport Ceará-Mirim (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 10 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 95.71 % |
Average altitude 2,499 ft asl 1,806 ft asl min to max 2,764 ft asl |
2,383 | 1,806 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 104 kn 87 kn min to max 120 kn |
92 | 87 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.6 ° |
0.7 | 1.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.99 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -5.1 ° min to max 8.3 ° |
8.3 | -5.1 ° | |
| Info |
Flaps Position 1 at 01:18:06 |
Arrival started 3 miles south east of SNOG Ceará-Mirim Airport Ceará-Mirim (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil).
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 86 kn 82 kn min to max 88 kn |
88 | 82 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 ° |
1.6 | 1.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.98 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -730 ft/m -942 ft/m min to max -603 ft/m |
-917 | -619 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 1,577 ft asl 1,383 ft asl min to max 1,791 ft asl |
1,791 | 1,383 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -5.3 ° min to max -2.3 ° |
-5.3 | -2.7 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Approaching runway 16L at SBNT Natal Air Force Base from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,221 ft agl to 783 ft agl. A decrease of 438 ft in 44 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 79 kn 75 kn min to max 82 kn |
82 | 76 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.3 | -0.0 ° | |
| 92.57 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.8 ° |
0.8 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g |
0.98 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -597 ft/m -793 ft/m min to max -272 ft/m |
-645 | -692 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 1,000 ft agl 783 ft agl min to max 1,221 ft agl |
1,221 | 783 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -3.7 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
-2.9 | -3.7 ° | |
| Info |
Landing Lights Switched On at 01:19:35 |
Approaching runway 16L at SBNT Natal Air Force Base from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 770 ft agl to 563 ft agl. A decrease of 207 ft in 46 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.4 | 2.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 73 kn 70 kn min to max 77 kn |
77 | 73 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
-0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
2.1 | 2.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.13 g |
0.98 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -269 ft/m -779 ft/m min to max 96 ft/m |
-740 | -206 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 641 ft agl 563 ft agl min to max 770 ft agl |
770 | 563 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -3.7 ° min to max 4.6 ° |
-3.7 | 2.0 ° |
Approaching runway 16L at SBNT Natal Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 559 ft agl to 343 ft agl. A decrease of 216 ft in 95 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.6 | 3.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kn 72 kn min to max 81 kn |
73 | 75 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 97.46 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
3.0 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.06 g 0.71 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.00 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -248 ft/m -661 ft/m min to max 56 ft/m |
-204 | -303 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 460 ft agl 343 ft agl min to max 559 ft agl |
559 | 343 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -4.3 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
2.0 | -2.5 ° | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 01:22:19 |
Approaching runway 16L at SBNT Natal Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 338 ft agl to 79 ft agl. A decrease of 259 ft in 36 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 70.01 % |
Approach angle 4.0 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.2 | 4.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 77 kn 75 kn min to max 78 kn |
75 | 77 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
0.5 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -470 ft/m -588 ft/m min to max -258 ft/m |
-314 | -480 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 152 ft agl 79 ft agl min to max 338 ft agl |
338 | 79 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -4.5 ° min to max -1.9 ° |
-2.5 | -3.6 ° |
Landing on runway 16L at SBNT Natal Air Force Base, runway length 2,598 m. Threshold height at 65 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was good at 77 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 77 kn. Target 75 kn |
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| 78.13 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 52.77 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 97.24 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° |
0.9 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.17 g |
1.00 | 0.97 g | |
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Average speed 64 kn 50 kn min to max 77 kn |
77 | 50 kn | |
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Average VSI -266 ft/m -662 ft/m min to max 16 ft/m |
-479 | -96 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 15 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 65 ft agl |
65 | -5 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -4.8 ° min to max 9.8 ° |
-3.6 | 8.8 ° | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 01:23:33 |
Touchdown point was 117 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 50 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -96 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -96 ft/m. |
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| 89 % |
Touchdown distance was 558 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 50 kn Target 57 kn |
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| 83.28 % |
Runway alignment max 7.64 m 7.54 m left |
7.44 | 7.64 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.08 g 0.97 g min to max 1.18 g |
0.97 | 1.03 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 49 kn 49 kn min to max 50 kn |
50 | 49 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 8.5 ° min to max 8.9 ° |
8.8 | 8.7 ° |
Total landing distance 843 m, 32 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.2 m from centreline.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 843 m 32 % of runway. |
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| 81.07 % |
Runway alignment max 11.15 m 8.24 m left to 2.90 m right |
7.66 | -2.90 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.01 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 46 kn 30 kn min to max 50 kn |
50 | 30 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 10.0 ° |
8.9 | 1.5 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 01:23:37 |
Exiting runway, average speed 17 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 17 kn 4 kn min to max 30 kn |
30 | 4 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
1.6 | 1.6 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g |
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 9 kn 0 kn min to max 12 kn |
0 | 5 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 6 kn max 7 kn |
0 | 0 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
2.1 | 1.8 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
| Info |
Landing Lights Switched Off at 01:25:05 |
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| Info |
Taxi Lights Switched On at 01:25:05 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 01:25:08 |
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| Info |
Parking Brake On at 01:27:06 |
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| Info |
Flaps Fully Retracted at 01:27:07 |
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| Info |
Navigation Lights Switched Off at 01:27:11 |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 01:27:11 |
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 90.9% indicates a successful landing with some room for improvement in certain areas. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to better understand the strengths and weaknesses observed.
In the Approach Phase, the descent path was found to be above the glideslope limit. This indicates that the aircraft may have been descending at a steeper angle than necessary, which could have led to a less stable approach and potentially affected the overall landing quality. Improving the descent path to stay within the glideslope limit can help enhance the approach phase of future landings.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was above the target, indicating that the aircraft was higher than desired when crossing the runway threshold. Additionally, a poor landing flare was noted during this phase. A proper landing flare is crucial for a smooth touchdown and can help reduce the impact forces on the landing gear. Working on achieving the correct threshold height and executing a better landing flare can contribute to a more precise and comfortable landing experience.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was excellent and the speed was on target, which are positive indicators of a well-controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown point was 117 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown position was 7.6 meters from the centerline. Improving the touchdown point accuracy and runway alignment can help optimize the landing touchdown and ensure the aircraft is positioned correctly on the runway.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it was observed that the runway alignment was 8.2 meters from the centerline. Maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for a safe and smooth rollout after touchdown. Adjusting the aircraft's alignment to be closer to the centerline can enhance the overall landing quality and ensure a stable rollout.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landing score of 90.9% indicates a successful landing overall, there are specific areas within each phase that can be refined to further improve the landing performance. By addressing the descent path, threshold height, landing flare, touchdown point accuracy, runway alignment, and centerline positioning, pilots can strive for even higher landing scores in future flights. Remember to focus on continuous skill development and attention to detail to achieve consistently excellent landings.
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