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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: 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 2,207 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 494 m touchdown sits inside 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 SCFA Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport, a process that took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 19, with a takeoff distance of 426 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 91 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions of 19°C temperature and a 10-knot headwind at 190°. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of the airport, where the aircraft ascended from 1,342 feet above sea level to 18,570 feet, an increase of 17,228 feet in 15 minutes, covering 45 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 7 minutes and covering 30 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent.
The first descent started 5 miles south of SCPA Paranal Airport, where the aircraft descended from 18,550 feet to 15,006 feet, a decrease of 3,545 feet in 3 minutes, covering 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 28 minutes and covering 97 nautical miles, before beginning its descent again. This time, the descent started 17 miles southeast of SCRA Chañaral Airport, where the aircraft descended from 14,356 feet to 11,608 feet, a decrease of 2,748 feet in 3 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile, before beginning its descent once more. This final descent started 23 miles south of SCRA Chañaral Airport, where the aircraft descended from 11,343 feet to 2,284 feet, a decrease of 9,059 feet in 9 minutes, covering 28 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a final level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, before beginning its final approach to runway 17 at SCAT Desierto de Atacama Airport.
The final approach was made from the north, heading 175.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,232 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 60 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 77 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -5 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 17°C temperature and a 4-knot headwind at 258°. The total landing distance was 874 meters, which accounted for 40% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered 233 nautical miles, took 74 minutes, and used 147 kilograms of fuel.
The Beechcraft Duke successfully landed at SCAT Desierto de Atacama Airport, achieving a score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 175.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,232 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach to runway 17.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 60 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot. However, the touchdown speed of 77 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown rate of -5 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 258°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 4 knots, while the headwind was negligible at 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 874 meters was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot made effective use of the available runway length, applying the correct amount of braking and reverse thrust to bring the aircraft to a stop.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained excellent alignment with the runway, indicating that the pilot had complete control over the aircraft's movement. Overall, the landing was a success, with the Beechcraft Duke coming to a stop safely and efficiently.
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