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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 2,672 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 776 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at SBSJ Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport took less than a minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 16, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 95 knots within 670 meters, which represented 25% of the runway's length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 16°C, with a negligible wind of 1 knot from 269°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 2,640 feet above sea level to 2,927 feet, an increase of 288 feet, within a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 2 minutes while covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final approach phase commenced 1 nautical mile east of the airport, with the aircraft descending from 327 feet above ground level while heading towards runway 16 from the northwest.
The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 74 knots, with a touchdown rate of 33 feet per minute, which was considered perfect. The touchdown point was located 342 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.1 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance covered 51% of the runway's length, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the aircraft used no fuel during the flight, which lasted approximately 4 minutes.
The final approach to runway 16 at SBSJ Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport from the north west, heading 135.0° at 1 nm and 327 ft agl, was executed with good approach quality. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. However, the threshold speed of 96 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a slightly aggressive approach.
The touchdown characteristics were generally good, with a touchdown speed of 74 kt and a touchdown rate of 33 fpm, which is considered perfect. However, the touchdown point was 342 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slightly long touchdown. The runway touchdown position was also slightly misaligned by 6.1 m from the centreline, which may have contributed to the long touchdown. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12 °C and a headwind of 3 kt, were relatively calm, with a crosswind of 2 kt and a tailwind component of 0 kt.
The total landing distance of 1,370 m, which accounts for 51% of the runway length, was slightly above average. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 93.8%. While there were some minor deviations from ideal performance, the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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