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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 507 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 507 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 152 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 34 at AYQM Simogu Airstrip. The Kodiak 100 aircraft accelerated down the 315-meter runway, covering 63% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 76 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 268 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airstrip, it began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 5,073 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 11,989 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 6 nautical miles and took approximately 4 minutes to complete, resulting in an impressive increase of 6,916 feet in altitude. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a 13-minute cruise phase, during which it covered a distance of 37 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, descending from a cruising altitude of 11,627 feet to a lower altitude of 6,187 feet. This descent phase took approximately 3 minutes to complete and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered its final approach phase, aligning itself with runway 16 at AYGW Guwasa Airport from the north.
The final approach was characterized by a heading of 167.0 degrees and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 62 knots, with a touchdown distance of 151 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was also perfect, at 154 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.1 meters.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 268 degrees. The crosswind and headwind components were negligible, resulting in a smooth and controlled landing. The total landing distance was 296 meters, which was 58% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
In conclusion, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled departure, climb, cruise, descent, and landing. The aircraft performed well within the acceptable limits, with a total flight distance of 48 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 61 kilograms. The flight crew demonstrated excellent piloting skills, resulting in a safe and successful landing at AYGW Guwasa Airport.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYGW Guwasa Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The final approach to runway 16 was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 167.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,257 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 72 knots, which was slightly above the target threshold speed. However, the touchdown distance of 151 meters was deemed good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 62 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of 154 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and stable landing.
Despite a slight misalignment of 3.1 meters from the centerline, the runway touchdown position was still considered acceptable. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 21°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 268°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance of 296 meters was 58% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its direction and speed during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The slight deviations from the target speeds and touchdown position were minor and did not compromise the safety of the operation.
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