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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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 2,514 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 508 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the FlyingIron Fw 190 A-8 'Black 8' began with a 3-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LOWK Klagenfurt. Departure was from runway 10L, with a takeoff distance of 875 meters, covering 35% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 121 knots. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 8°C with a wind speed of 5 knots coming from 290°, resulting in a 5-knot tailwind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile north of Ebenthal in Kaernten, Austria, climbing from 2,410 ft asl to 14,391 ft asl in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 22 nm. Following this, a level cruise phase began overhead Wolfsberg, covering 19 nm in 6 minutes. Another climb phase started 1 mile northeast of Ligist in Steiermark, Austria, increasing altitude from 13,573 ft asl to 15,503 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 9 nm. This was followed by another level cruise segment overhead Lend in Steiermark, covering 14 nm in 4 minutes.
The descent phase of the flight commenced overhead Kainach bei Voitsberg, descending from 14,552 ft asl to 13,336 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 9 nm. A subsequent level cruise took place 1 mile south of Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, covering 21 nm in 6 minutes. The final descent of the flight began overhead Huettenberg in Kaernten, descending from 12,805 ft asl to 3,356 ft asl in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nm.
The landing was on runway 28R at LOWK Klagenfurt, with a runway length of 2,514 meters. The aircraft touched down 507 meters from the threshold at a speed of 83 knots, with a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -186 ft/m. The total landing distance was 871 meters, representing 35% of the runway. Local weather conditions during landing included a temperature of 9°C and a wind of 4 knots coming from 270°, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and 4-knot headwind.
After landing, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area, a journey that took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance covered was 118 nm over a duration of 50 minutes, consuming 172 kg of fuel.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.2%! This is a strong result that reflects the skill and proficiency of the pilot during various phases of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that there was excellent glideslope alignment, which is essential for a safe and smooth descent towards the runway. However, the speed being excessively high could indicate a need for better speed management during this phase. It is important to ensure that the aircraft is approaching the runway at a safe and appropriate speed to facilitate a smooth landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the threshold height was good and that there was a good landing flare. These factors contribute to a controlled and stable landing, allowing for a smooth transition from descent to touchdown. However, the mention of excessively high speed during this phase could have implications for the safety and stability of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is positive to note that the touchdown rate was good, and the touchdown point being 76 meters beyond the touchdown zone could indicate the need for improved precision and accuracy in the final moments of the landing. Additionally, while the runway touchdown position was very good, the excessively high speed mentioned could have impacted the overall quality of the touchdown.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is highlighted that the runway alignment was 8.9 meters from the centerline. While it is important to strive for a more precise alignment with the centerline for optimal safety and efficiency, this deviation may still be within acceptable limits depending on the specific circumstances of the landing.
Overall, this landing score reflects a strong performance with areas of improvement to focus on, such as speed management throughout the landing process and precision in touchdown point and alignment. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the aircraft landing process. Your dedication to improvement and attention to detail will surely lead to even better results in the future.
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