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Slow down before tight turns
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 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 1,831 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 442 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Martha's Vineyard Airport (KMVY) was marked by a smooth taxiing process, taking 7 minutes to cover 2 nautical miles to the runway. Runway 24 was selected for departure, and the aircraft accelerated down the 721-meter-long runway, reaching liftoff speed of 100 knots at 43% of the runway's length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 12°C, with a 13-knot headwind from 209°, resulting in a 12-knot crosswind component.
The enroute climb commenced 1 mile east of West Tisbury, Massachusetts, and reached a maximum altitude of 23,012 feet above sea level in 13 minutes, covering 28 nautical miles. The climb profile was characterized by a significant increase of 21,987 feet, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 273 minutes and covering 1,113 nautical miles. This phase was marked by stable flight conditions, allowing the crew to maintain a consistent speed and altitude.
The final approach to South Caicos Airport (MBSC) was initiated from the west, with the aircraft descending from 22,860 feet above sea level to 1,261 feet above sea level in 17 minutes, covering 68 nautical miles. The landing was executed on runway 11, which featured a length of 1,936 meters. The touchdown point was 112 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 82 knots, slightly above the target. The touchdown rate was smooth at -142 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,218 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 315 minutes and a fuel consumption of 609 kilograms.
The aircraft touched down on runway 11 at MBSC South Caicos Airport, a 1,936-meter-long runway, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The approach quality was excellent, with a heading of 98.0° from 4 nautical miles away at 1,248 feet above ground level. The threshold speed was notably higher than the target, reaching 92 knots, which may have contributed to a slightly fast touchdown speed of 82 knots. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -142 feet per minute, indicating a well-controlled descent.
The touchdown point was 112 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, was still within a reasonable distance. Runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle tailwind of 2 knots, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, which further reduced the complexity of the landing.
The aircraft's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the centerline, demonstrating excellent control and coordination from the pilots. The total landing distance was 1,006 meters, which equates to 52% of the runway length. Overall, the landing was considered highly satisfactory, with a score of 98.0%. The pilots' skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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