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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,352 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 520 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 12L at KBFL Meadows Field in Bakersfield, California. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 69 knots. The takeoff distance was 352 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway length.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered a local wind of 11 knots at 286 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 10 knots. The temperature was a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius.
The enroute climb started overhead KBFL Meadows Field, where the aircraft climbed from 529 feet above sea level to 1,921 feet in just 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. This was followed by an 8-minute level cruise at 1 mile west of Oildale, covering 1 nautical mile.
The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 2,462 feet to 6,065 feet in 5 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles. This climb took place overhead Oildale. The aircraft then entered a 14-minute level cruise at 6,065 feet, covering 29 nautical miles.
As the flight continued, the aircraft began a descent from 6,345 feet to 4,352 feet in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. This descent started 3 miles east of Frazier Park. The aircraft then entered a 3-minute level cruise at 1 mile north-west of CL46 Quail Lake Sky Park Airport, covering 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 4,439 feet to 5,013 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. This climb took place 4 miles north-east of CL46 Quail Lake Sky Park Airport. The aircraft then entered a 14-minute level cruise at 5,013 feet, covering 26 nautical miles.
The flight then entered a descent from 5,057 feet to 4,413 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. This descent started 4 miles north-east of Rosamond. The aircraft then entered a 3-minute level cruise at 5 miles west of Edwards Air Force Base, covering 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30 at KMHV Mojave Airport was made from the south-east, heading 315 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,132 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 58 knots and a touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute.
The touchdown point was 77 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 10.2 meters from the centreline. The total landing distance was 622 meters, which accounted for 19% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 meters from the centreline.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 1 minute to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 90 nautical miles, and the flight used 20 kilograms of fuel.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KMHV Mojave Airport, achieving a score of 93.4%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 315.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,132 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 30, which has a length of 3,352 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the landing, with a threshold height that was satisfactory and a threshold speed of 67 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 77 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed of 58 knots was also good. The most notable aspect of the landing was the perfect touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
However, there were some minor issues with the alignment of the aircraft during the landing. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 10.2 meters from the centerline, and the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 meters from the centerline. These minor deviations from the centerline may have been due to the crosswind and headwind conditions, which were 9 knots and 12 knots, respectively, with a wind direction of 280°.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a moderate wind. The aircraft's performance was not significantly affected by the wind, and the pilot was able to maintain control throughout the landing. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control during the maneuver.
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