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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,097 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 252 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the OV-10 Bronco taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Chamberlain Municipal Airport, 9V9. This process took approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Once on the runway, the aircraft took off from runway 31, with a takeoff distance of 728 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 93 knots.
As the aircraft departed Chamberlain, it entered a level cruise, flying at a height of 1 mile south of the airport. This phase of the flight lasted for 16 minutes and covered a distance of 53 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
Upon approaching Pierre Regional Airport, KPIR, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 31 from the southeast, heading 321.0 degrees at an altitude of 109 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly below the target at 84 knots. The touchdown distance was good, measuring 250 meters, and the touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 82 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -321 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were identical to those during the enroute cruise, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind and headwind were both negligible. The total landing distance was 425 meters, accounting for 20% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 56 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 20 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 126 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The OV-10 Bronco aircraft successfully landed at KPIR Pierre Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.9%. The final approach to runway 31 was conducted from the southeast, aligning with a heading of 321.0° at an altitude of 109 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 82 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed of 84 knots. The touchdown distance of 250 meters was considered good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -321 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting a stable and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The runway length of 2,097 meters provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 425 meters was only 20% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent handling and control during the landing phase. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway centerline throughout the landing and rollout phases. Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, showcasing the OV-10 Bronco's capabilities and the pilot's exceptional skills.
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