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Maintain a smooth pitch
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 367 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche took off from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness with a takeoff distance of 128 meters, which was 7% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 65 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 269°, resulting in a slight crosswind component.
After takeoff, the aircraft made a left hand pattern entry from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 43 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to make a left hand pattern crosswind leg from runway 05, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 49 seconds.
During the pattern downwind turn, the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles with an angle to the runway of 13.5°. The pattern downwind leg was less than 1 nautical mile and took 5 seconds to complete.
The aircraft landed on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness, which had a runway length of 1,814 meters. The height at threshold was 24 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 61 knots. The touchdown occurred 364 meters from the threshold with a touchdown speed of 46 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -71 feet per minute. The local weather during landing was 15°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 270°, resulting in a slight headwind component.
The total landing distance for the flight was 756 meters, which was 42% of the runway length. The total flight distance covered was 8 nautical miles, taking 16 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kg of fuel for the duration of the flight.
In analyzing the aircraft landing score of 99.3%, it is evident that the pilot demonstrated exceptional skills and precision throughout all phases of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the pilot was able to maintain excellent glideslope alignment, ensuring a smooth descent towards the runway. Although the speed was slightly below target, the pilot managed to make necessary adjustments to ensure a safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the pilot displayed great control by achieving the correct threshold height and executing a perfect landing flare. This indicates a high level of proficiency in managing the aircraft's descent and speed during the crucial moments before touchdown.
During the Touchdown Phase, the pilot continued to exhibit remarkable skill with an excellent touchdown rate and maintaining the correct speed upon contact with the runway. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone shows the pilot's ability to accurately judge the aircraft's position relative to the designated landing area.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the pilot maintained good runway alignment, positioning the aircraft only 3.2 meters from the centerline. This level of precision is essential in ensuring a smooth exit from the runway and safe taxiing to the designated gate.
Overall, the pilot's performance in each phase of the landing process contributed to achieving an impressive score of 99.3%. This level of accuracy and proficiency is commendable and reflects the pilot's dedication to safety and excellence in aviation. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for perfection in every flight!
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