Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Departure
Roll the wings level with aileron and hold bank within limits as you establish the climb.
What happened: Bank increased to 0.9° during the initial climb, and wings stayed over-banked at 3.2° into the next climb segment.
Watch for: Attitude indicator bank angle, aiming to keep it near wings-level
Arrival
Keep the back pressure coming through the flare so the sink does not return at 156 fpm.
What happened: The flare arrested the sink, but then the sink returned before touchdown.
Watch for: Watch the VSI in the flare and keep arrested sink from returning before touchdown at 61 fpm.
See Arrival Landing
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
Read more in Flare TimingStart to finish · 20 stages, 18 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up, no landing flap set, sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope, off the centreline and wings not level.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,984 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 830 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Beechcraft Duke taxiing from the parking area to the runway at ELLX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, which took approximately 7 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile.
Departure was made from runway 24, with a takeoff distance of 408 meters, which is approximately 10% of the runway. The plane lifted off at a speed of 100 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, wind of 2 knots at 269 degrees, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and 2-knot headwind.
The aircraft then initiated a climb over the ELLX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, rising from an elevation of 2,173 feet to 13,832 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 18 nautical miles. This climb of 11,658 feet demonstrated the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude.
After reaching a cruising altitude of 13,832 feet, the plane entered into an enroute level cruise phase, which lasted 18 minutes and covered 57 nautical miles. This phase of the flight helped the crew maintain a steady speed and altitude.
A second climb began as the aircraft overflew the area near Kaub, Germany. This ascent, from 13,829 feet to 19,248 feet in just 5 minutes, showcased the aircraft's power and climbing efficiency. It covered a similar distance of 18 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the plane entered another level cruise phase. This time, the crew levelled off 1 mile south of Wiesbaden, Germany, and flew for just 5 minutes, covering 23 nautical miles at the same cruising altitude.
As the flight continued, the crew initiated the descent phase over the area near Niederdorfelden, Germany. This descent, from 19,241 feet to 2,220 feet in 8 minutes, resulted in a decrease of 17,021 feet, covering a distance of approximately 10 nautical miles.
The final approach was made to runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from the east, flying at a heading of 249.0 degrees and at 3 nautical miles away from the runway at an altitude of 1,844 feet.
The plane landed on the runway with good threshold height at a speed of 94 knots and touchdown speed of 66 knots. Touchdown took place 393 meters beyond the touchdown zone, but at a rate of -94 feet per minute, which was excellent. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.9 meters from the centerline, the plane's rollout alignment was very good after touchdown.
Following the landing, the aircraft took 2 minutes to taxi to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. Throughout the flight, the crew used 207 kilograms of fuel, accumulating a total distance of 132 nautical miles in 59 minutes.
The Beechcraft Duke has successfully landed at Frankfurt Airport with an impressive score of 90.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading straight for the 25L runway, which is 3,984 meters long. This runway length is well-suited for the Beechcraft Duke, ensuring a smooth and safe landing.
The final approach began at a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway threshold, with the aircraft at an altitude of 1,844 feet. This is a relatively safe distance from the runway, giving the pilot ample time to navigate and prepare for landing. Upon touchdown, the aircraft achieved a speed of 66 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe touchdown.
Additionally, the threshold speed was good, as the aircraft touched down with a speed of 94 knots. The touchdown point was 393 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, slightly off-center. However, this minor deviation from the centerline does not significantly impact the overall safety of the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius and a moderate wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 265. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component, allowing the pilot to concentrate on the landing without the added complexity of wind buffeting the aircraft.
Upon landing, the aircraft rolled out along the runway with excellent alignment, demonstrating good control and directional stability. The total landing distance covered was 1,120 meters, which is equivalent to 28% of the available runway length. This is a respectable figure for the Beechcraft Duke, highlighting the aircraft's ability to decelerate safely and efficiently after touchdown.
In conclusion, this landing exemplifies the capabilities and stability of the Beechcraft Duke. The pilot's skill and experience have ensured a smooth touchdown, minimal drift from the centerline, and a safe rollout. This performance justifies the high score achieved, highlighting the aircraft's reliability and handling qualities. The crew's professionalism and adherence to standard procedures have contributed significantly to the success of this landing operation.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values