EHRD to EHTW Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from EHRD to EHTW

Tuesday, 01 October 2024 04:54

Minutes 50

100 nm

Fuel 167 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 24 at EHRD

Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Provincie Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Altitude

-13 ft asl

Weight

9,474 kg

Fuel

1,094 kg

Temperature

14 °C

Wind Speed

18 kt

Wind Direction

230.0 °

Headwind

18 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EHTW

Twenthe AB

Enschede Provincie Overijssel, The Netherlands

105 ft asl

Altitude

9,307 kg

Weight

927 kg

Fuel

12 °C

Temperature

9 kt

Wind Speed

185.7 °

Wind Direction

6 kt

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.37%

Departure Score 96.34%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 86.76%

The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a taxi to runway 24 at EHRD Rotterdam, covering a distance of 3 nm. The duration of the taxi was 13 minutes. The departure roll took place on runway 24 at EHRD Rotterdam, with a takeoff distance of 2,197 ft, covering 37% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 84 kn. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were 57 °F temperature, wind at 18 kn from 230°, with a crosswind of 2 kn and a headwind of 18 kn.

The enroute climb began overhead Overschie (Provincie Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands), climbing from 580 ft asl to 707 ft asl, an increase of 127 ft in 0 minutes. The climb distance was 0 nm, finishing overhead Overschie. The level cruise portion of the flight started overhead Overschie as well, covering a distance of 1 nm in 0 minutes.

The landing took place on runway 23 at EHTW Twenthe AB, which has a runway length of 7,869 ft. The height at threshold was 76 ft agl, with a speed at threshold of 83 kn. The touchdown occurred at a distance of 1,613 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 68 kn and a VSI of -218 ft/m. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 54 °F temperature, wind at 9 kn from 185°, with a crosswind of 7 kn and a headwind of 6 kn. The landing rollout covered a distance of 2,512 ft, with a total landing distance of 4,192 ft, which is 53% of the total runway length.

Overall, the total flight distance was 100 nm, with a total flight time of 50 minutes. The aircraft used 368 lbs of fuel for the duration of the flight.

Screenshots

Flight Image — Flight from EHRD to EHTW in the Douglas DC-3 on Tue 01-Oct-24 09:14. Altitude 1,214 ft agl, Heading 59.1 °, Speed 154 kt. Enroute level 1 mile north of Berkenwoude (Provincie Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands).

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Departure Taxi

97.33 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 13 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.33 %	Average speed 14 kn 0 kn min to max 26 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kn max 11 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 11.8 ° min to max 11.9 °	11.8		11.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 04:54:40
Info	Engine 2 Started at 04:54:40
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 04:54:40
Info	Landing Gear Down at 04:54:40
Info	Parking Brake On at 04:54:40
Info	Engine 1 Started at 04:55:27
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 04:55:41
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 04:55:42
Info	Parking Brake Off at 04:58:48
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 04:58:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:02:29
Info	Parking Brake Off at 05:08:01

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 24 at EHRD Rotterdam, Average speed was 14 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kn 5 kn min to max 8 kn	6		6 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.7 ° min to max 12.4 °	11.9		11.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.98 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.98 g

Departure Roll

89.98 %

Departure roll runway 24 at EHRD Rotterdam. Takeoff distance 670 m 37 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 84 kn. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 18 kn at 230 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 18 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 670 m 37 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 84 kn Target 80 kn
74.91 %	Runway alignment max 9.93 m 9.93 m left to 0.00 m left	1.10		6.22 m
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 2.4 ° min to max 12.2 °	11.7		6.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:09:09
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:09:10
0 %	Landing Lights at 05:08:50

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 EHRD Rotterdam.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 84 kn min to max 97 kn	84		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 362 ft/m 231 ft/m min to max 398 ft/m	231		381 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	0		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 5.9 ° min to max 7.2 °	6.4		6.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 05:09:30

Departure Climb 2

98.66 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 EHRD Rotterdam.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° -1.3 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		-1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 88 kn min to max 102 kn	97		98 kn
94.63 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.2		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.20 g	0.98		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 411 ft/m 63 ft/m min to max 1,226 ft/m	380		1,028 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 100 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 390 ft agl	50		390 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 5.5 ° min to max 12.1 °	6.4		11.3 °

Departure Climb 3

95.72 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 EHRD Rotterdam.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -2.3 ° -3.1 ° min to max -1.8 °	-1.8		-3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 91 kn min to max 102 kn	101		94 kn
78.58 %	Average bank angle 6.8 ° 3.1 ° min to max 10.1 °	3.1		10.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		1.03 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,256 ft/m 1,135 ft/m min to max 1,322 ft/m	1,135		1,225 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 484 ft agl 410 ft agl min to max 558 ft agl	410		558 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.1 ° 11.0 ° min to max 12.7 °	11.3		12.7 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Overschie (Provincie Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands). Climbing from 580 ft asl to 707 ft asl, an increase of 127 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 90 kn min to max 103 kn	92		101 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.2 ° 11.6 ° min to max 23.9 °	11.6		23.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.20 g	0.90		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 735 ft/m 343 ft/m min to max 1,226 ft/m	1,226		904 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 643 ft asl 580 ft asl min to max 707 ft asl	580		707 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 7.5 ° min to max 12.2 °	12.2		8.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Overschie (Provincie Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands) and lasted less than 1 minute. , covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 783 ft asl 718 ft asl min to max 830 ft asl	718		830 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 116 kn 103 kn min to max 129 kn	103		128 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 2.7 ° min to max 23.8 °	23.8		4.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.81 g min to max 1.37 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° -0.2 ° min to max 8.2 °	8.2		6.2 °

Arrival

99.54 %

Arrival started overhead Overschie (Provincie Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 132 kn 76 kn min to max 172 kn	128		87 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.1 °	2.7		1.6 °
97.71 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.78 g min to max 1.58 g	0.84		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -10 ft/m -3,089 ft/m min to max 1,819 ft/m	979		-804 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,210 ft asl 350 ft asl min to max 1,592 ft asl	846		350 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -9.7 ° min to max 10.1 °	4.4		-1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 05:13:39
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 05:13:39
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:13:39
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 05:13:40
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 05:13:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:13:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:13:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:14:24
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:14:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 05:20:42
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 05:20:42
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 05:20:51
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 05:26:18
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 05:26:18
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:31:57
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:31:57
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:32:52
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:32:52
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:36:40
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:36:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:37:31
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:37:31
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 05:41:47
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:41:48
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:44:18
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:44:18
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 05:45:28
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 05:45:28
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:45:33
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:45:33
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:49:40
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 05:49:41
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 05:49:48
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 05:49:48
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:49:48
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:50:27
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 05:50:28
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 05:50:29

Arrival Final 1

92.52 %

Approaching runway 23 at EHTW Twenthe AB from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 233 ft agl to 95 ft agl. A decrease of 138 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
64.77 %	Approach angle 5.2 ° 5.0 ° min to max 5.6 ° Target 3.0 °	5.6		5.0 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 83 kn min to max 87 kn	87		84 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.3 °
97.82 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	3.5		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -796 ft/m -974 ft/m min to max -698 ft/m	-750		-698 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 134 ft agl 95 ft agl min to max 233 ft agl	233		95 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -2.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.0		0.1 °

Arrival Landing

62.41 %

Landing on runway 23 at EHTW Twenthe AB, runway length 2,398 m. Threshold height at 76 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was good at 83 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 83 kn. Target 80 kn
52.96 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.0 °
91.75 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.6 °	0.8		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.85 g min to max 1.16 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 75 kn 68 kn min to max 83 kn	83		68 kn
Info	Average VSI -355 ft/m -692 ft/m min to max -92 ft/m	-692		-218 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 36 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 76 ft agl	76		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 5.3 °	0.2		5.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.98 %

Touchdown point was 55 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 68 kn was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -218 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 12 °C. Wind 9 kn at 185 °. Crosswind: 7 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.94 %	Touchdown VSI was -218 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 492 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 68 kn Target 75 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.78 m 0.14 m right	-0.50		0.28 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.00 g min to max 1.20 g	1.00		1.09 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 68 kn 68 kn min to max 68 kn	68		68 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 4.9 ° min to max 6.2 °	5.0		6.2 °

Arrival Rollout

96.12 %

Total landing distance 1,278 m, 53 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,278 m 53 % of runway.
91.39 %	Runway alignment max 6.16 m 5.41 m left to 0.75 m right	0.34		4.58 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 56 kn 34 kn min to max 63 kn	63		34 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 4.3 ° min to max 12.1 °	6.4		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.6		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 05:51:19
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:51:31
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:51:33

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 18 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 31 kn	31		2 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 11.5 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.7		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.98 g

Takeoff on runway 24 at EHRD Rotterdam in the Douglas DC-3

96.34 %

97.33 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 13 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

93.33 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

89.98 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 24 at EHRD Rotterdam. Takeoff distance 670 m 37 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 84 kn. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 18 kn at 230 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 18 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 670 m using 37.24 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 84 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

74.91 %

9.93 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 EHRD Rotterdam.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.66 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 EHRD Rotterdam.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.63 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

95.72 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 EHRD Rotterdam.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

78.58 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EHTW Twenthe AB in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 86.76 %

Landing Summary

Overall, your aircraft landing score of 86.8% indicates a solid performance with room for improvement in certain areas.

Starting with the Approach Phase, it is noted that the descent path above the glideslope limit was poor. This suggests that adjustments need to be made to ensure a smoother descent towards the runway. Additionally, in the Landing Phase, it is important to work on bringing the threshold height closer to the target, as well as focusing on improving the landing flare and bank angle stability during landing. These adjustments will help to enhance the overall smoothness and precision of the landing process.

On a positive note, the Touchdown Phase showed that the touchdown rate was fair, and the speed was on target. However, there is room for improvement in terms of the touchdown point, as it was noted to be 55 meters beyond the touchdown zone. Working on closer precision in this area will further enhance the overall landing performance.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off from the centerline at 5.4 meters. Improving this alignment will help ensure a more accurate and controlled rollout process.

In conclusion, while there were areas for improvement identified in the landing analysis, it is important to recognize the strengths in your performance as well. By focusing on refining specific aspects of the landing process, such as descent path, flare technique, touchdown point, and runway alignment, you will be able to continue to improve and achieve even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the good work and stay committed to honing your skills for even better performances in the future.

92.52 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EHTW Twenthe AB from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 233 ft agl to 95 ft agl. A decrease of 138 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

64.77 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

64.77 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.82 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

62.41 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at EHTW Twenthe AB, runway length 2,398 m. Threshold height at 76 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was good at 83 kn.

Height

52.96 %

Threshold height at 76 ft agl was well above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 83 kt. Target 80 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank