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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 972 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 972 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 290 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Kodiak 100, then departed from runway 28 at KPHN St Clair County International Airport. The takeoff distance was 264 meters, which accounted for 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 74 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of the airport, it reached an altitude of 6,363 feet above sea level, increasing from an initial altitude of 1,009 feet. This climb took 4 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The enroute climb started overhead KPHN St Clair County International Airport, located in Port Huron, Michigan, United States.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 10 minutes and covered a distance of 29 nautical miles. This cruise started 1 mile east of MI01 Fasel Field Avoca, also located in Michigan, United States. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 3 miles north of Y83 Sandusky City Sandusky, Michigan, United States. The descent took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 13 nautical miles, with the aircraft decreasing in altitude from 6,070 feet to 2,050 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. This cruise started 3 miles south of KBAX Huron County Memorial Airport, located in Bad Axe, Michigan, United States. The final approach to runway 22 at KBAX Huron County Memorial Airport was made from the north east, with the aircraft heading 206.0 degrees at an altitude of 212 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 22 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 61 knots. The touchdown distance was 290 meters, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -70 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 7 knots at 162 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was also 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 521 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft took 8 minutes to taxi to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 57 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 30 minutes. The aircraft used 74 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at KBAX Huron County Memorial Airport, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 206.0° at an altitude of 212 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height and speed, touching down at 71 knots. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory at 290 meters, and the touchdown speed was maintained at 61 knots. The most notable aspect of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -70 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing, as the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 4.3 meters from the centerline. This minor discrepancy did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 7 knots from 162°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 5 knots, which did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 521 meters was 54% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and stability throughout the approach and landing phases. The minor deviation from the ideal touchdown position was the only notable aspect of the landing, but it did not significantly impact the overall performance.
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