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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 runway's 3° glideslope, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,297 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,297 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 315 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 approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Kodiak 100, then departed from runway 01 at KISQ Schoolcraft County Airport. The takeoff distance was 190 meters, which is 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 72 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 259 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile north of KISQ Schoolcraft County Airport, Manistique, Michigan, and ascended from an altitude of 1,689 feet above sea level to 3,545 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,855 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 7 miles northeast of KISQ Schoolcraft County Airport and lasted for 11 minutes, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile southwest of KERY Luce County Airport, Newberry, Michigan, and descended from an altitude of 3,004 feet above sea level to 943 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,061 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29 at KERY Luce County Airport was made from the east, heading 292.0 degrees, at an altitude of 76 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on runway 29, which has a length of 1,297 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 71 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 314 meters, but the touchdown speed of 63 knots was a little fast. The touchdown rate was smooth at -129 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 259 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The total landing distance was 627 meters, which is 48% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The flight ended with taxiing to the parking area from the runway, which took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 37 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 19 minutes. The aircraft used 51 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at KERY Luce County Airport, achieving a high score of 97.9%. The final approach to runway 29 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 292.0° at an altitude of 76 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 71 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. The touchdown distance of 314 meters was within acceptable limits, further indicating a well-executed landing.
However, there were a few areas for improvement. The touchdown speed of 63 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly longer landing distance. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, although this did not appear to have a significant impact on the overall landing performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 11°C and winds of 9 knots from 259°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions likely contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 627 meters was 48% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases. However, there were a few areas for improvement, which can be addressed through further training and practice.
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