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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 729 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 729 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 364 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft taking off from runway 29 at S51 Andy McBeth Airport. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed of 102 knots after covering a takeoff distance of 493 meters, which was 68% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 128 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility by completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was even quicker, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 48 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself lasted for 65 seconds, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The base leg turn was the longest part of the pattern, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 163.1 degrees to the runway. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 11, which was located to the north-west. The approach was made from a heading of 128 degrees at an altitude of 222 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was notable for being very long, with the aircraft using more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed was 88 knots, which was faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -13 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 155 degrees.
The total landing distance was 529 meters, which was 73% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the landing. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight used -1 kilogram of fuel.
The C408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft successfully landed at S51 Andy McBeth Airport, achieving a score of 96.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 128.0° at an altitude of 222 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The final approach was executed with good control, setting up for a smooth touchdown on runway 11.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 88 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -13 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft to the center of the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a gentle headwind of 6 knots at 155°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable approach. The total landing distance of 529 meters was 73% of the available runway length, indicating that the aircraft used a significant portion of the runway to come to a stop.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, showcasing the pilot's expertise in controlling the aircraft's speed and direction. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 96.5%.
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