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Maintain a smooth pitch
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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 2,051 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 562 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 8 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, then departed from runway 25 at F62 Hayfork, with a takeoff distance of 423 meters, which was 34% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 67 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 2 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead Hayfork, California, and rising from 2,594 feet above sea level to 6,786 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,192 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 8 miles southeast of F62 Hayfork, and lasting 18 minutes, covering a distance of 41 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 4 miles west of Proberta, California, and descending from 6,368 feet above sea level to 2,557 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,810 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 1 mile east of Corning, California, and lasting 4 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 5 miles northwest of Nord, California, and descending from 2,570 feet above sea level to 1,330 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,239 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 13L at KCIC Chico Regional Airport was made from the northwest, heading 147.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,089 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 162 meters beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 54 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -135 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°. There was a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 916 meters, which was 45% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 77 nautical miles, taking 43 minutes, and the aircraft used 27 kilograms of fuel.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at KCIC Chico Regional Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 147.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,089 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the good threshold height and speed of 67 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed smoothly, with a speed of 54 knots and a descent rate of -135 feet per minute. This indicates a well-controlled and gentle touchdown, which is essential for a safe and successful landing. The touchdown point was 162 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation but still within acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 2 knots and a slight tailwind of 1 knot. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained excellent control of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth and stable rollout.
The total landing distance of 916 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to optimize its landing configuration to achieve a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency in the pilot, as well as a thorough understanding of the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The successful landing at KCIC Chico Regional Airport is a testament to the pilot's ability to navigate challenging weather conditions and execute a precise and controlled approach.
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