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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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 575 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 575 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 190 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 15 at Wantoat Airport, where the Kodiak 100 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 212 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 68 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 195 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Wantoat Airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and continued for 6 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. During this time, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 4,442 feet above sea level to 13,377 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,935 feet. Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 17 nautical miles. This phase began 5 miles northwest of Wantoat Airport.
The enroute descent phase started 6 miles east of Nahu Airstrip, where the aircraft descended from an altitude of 13,367 feet above sea level to 4,500 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,866 feet, in just 5 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 12 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 20 at Guhu Airstrip was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 204.0 degrees at an altitude of 538 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 20 at Guhu Airstrip was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 55 knots and a distance of 188 meters. The touchdown rate was perfect at 139 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 191 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 375 meters, which accounted for 65% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 36 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 18 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 41 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYGH Guhu Airstrip with a high score of 97.3%. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 204.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 538 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to the runway was precise, with a good threshold height and a touchdown speed that was slightly below the target at 60 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a touchdown distance of 188 meters, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 55 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of 139 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 19°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot at 191°. There was no crosswind, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing. The total landing distance of 375 meters was 65% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the aircraft's performance and control.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, demonstrating excellent control and stability. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft performing well within the acceptable parameters. The high score of 97.3% reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled touchdown.
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