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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,134 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 427 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was operated on a CRJ900 aircraft from KSUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field to KGRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport. The aircraft taxied from the parking to the runway and took approximately 9 minutes to reach the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The departure roll took place on runway 31, and the takeoff was successful, reaching a liftoff speed of 169 knots. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 6 °C, with a wind speed of 3 knots at a heading of 300 °. The aircraft took off in a headwind, which contributed to a reduced crosswind.
The enroute climb began overhead Dakota City, where the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 2,153 feet above sea level to 17,839 feet asl in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of 30 nautical miles. This notable climb enabled the aircraft to gain an altitude of 15,686 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft transitioned to a level cruise starting 3 miles north of Wisner, which lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 49 nautical miles. This phase of the flight ensured a stable and efficient journey.
As the aircraft neared its destination, it began its descent from an altitude of 17,937 feet asl to 2,958 feet asl, decreasing by 14,979 feet in 14 minutes, while covering a distance of 46 nautical miles. This steep descent prepared the aircraft for its final approach.
The final approach took place from the south, heading towards runway 35 at a height of 4 nautical miles above ground level and an altitude of 1,099 feet. The touchdown was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 123 knots. The touchdown was characterized by a firm rate of -388 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Post-landing, the total landing distance recorded was 1,339 meters, or 63% of the runway length of 2,134 meters. During taxiing from the runway to the parking, the aircraft took approximately 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile.
In conclusion, this flight successfully covered a total distance of 133 nautical miles, lasting for 37 minutes and requiring 2,333 kilograms of fuel. The flight demonstrated efficient navigation, effective use of altitude, and a successful touchdown on the runway.
The landing of the CRJ900 aircraft at Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI) was deemed satisfactory, with a final score of 96.5%. The aircraft began its final approach to runway 35 from the south, at a distance of 4 nautical miles (nm) and an altitude of 1,099 feet (ft) above ground level (agl), with a heading of 0.0°. The aircraft's speed was well-controlled during the approach, ultimately touching down on the threshold at a speed of 137 knots (kt), which was within the acceptable range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's distance traveled was 426 meters, which was considered good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a high level of control and precision throughout the landing. The touchdown speed of 123 kt was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -388 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, which is a desirable trait in a commercial aircraft, as it helps ensure a safe and controlled rollout.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were generally favorable, with a temperature of 6 °C and a light wind of 4 kt from a direction of 280°. Despite the presence of a 4 kt crosswind, the aircraft maintained excellent alignment with the runway during rollout, with a total landing distance of 1,339 meters, accounting for only 63% of the runway's total length of 2,134 meters. Overall, this landing suggests that the pilot and flight crew of the CRJ900 executed their approach and landing procedures with a high degree of skill and precision.
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