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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 874 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a PA28 Warrior II aircraft, a single-engine plane commonly used for training and recreational flying. The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile (nm).
As the aircraft prepared for departure, it rolled down runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, a small airport located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The takeoff distance was 479 feet, which accounted for 9% of the runway's total length. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 56 knots (kn), indicating a smooth and controlled takeoff.
During the initial phase of the flight, the aircraft cruised at a level altitude, starting from the airport and lasting for 4 minutes. This enroute level cruise covered a distance of 3 nm, showcasing the aircraft's ability to maintain a steady altitude and speed.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The approach was made from the south, with the aircraft heading at an angle of 10.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 474 feet above ground level (agl) and was 1 nm away from the runway.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 58 kn. The touchdown distance was 867 feet, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was an impressive -56 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision.
Throughout the flight, the local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 56 °F and a wind speed of 4 kn at 20 °. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 kn, while the headwind component was 4 kn. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled flight.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 6 nm and lasted for 8 minutes, consuming approximately 4 pounds of fuel. The flight was a testament to the PA28 Warrior II's reliability and the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft through various phases of flight.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach to runway 02 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 10.0° at 1 nautical mile and 474 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
The aircraft landed on runway 02, which has a length of 5,502 feet, providing ample space for a safe touchdown. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a suitable altitude before touching down. The threshold speed of 65 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot managed the aircraft's speed effectively during the approach.
The touchdown distance of 867 feet was good, demonstrating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 58 knots was also within the acceptable range, further indicating that the pilot managed the aircraft's speed effectively. The touchdown rate of -56 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, suggesting that the pilot achieved a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained the aircraft's heading and alignment with the runway during the approach and landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 56°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 20°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 4 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach.
Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and management of the aircraft's speed, altitude, and heading. The perfect score of 100.0% reflects the high level of skill and proficiency displayed by the pilot during the landing.
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