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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 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 486 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the C408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 325 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 107 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile northwest of Croy, a location in the Highland region of Scotland. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,023 feet above sea level to 358 feet above sea level, representing an increase of 665 feet in just 2 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile during this climb phase.
The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was initiated from the south-west, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 50.0 degrees at an altitude of 326 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing on runway 05 was successful, with the touchdown point located 51 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 73 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -80 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 226 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 1,217 meters, which accounted for 67% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -74 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled departure, climb, and landing, with good weather conditions and a high degree of precision in terms of speed and alignment.
The aircraft, a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its operation. The aircraft was fully loaded, and the crew achieved a commendable score of 98.7% in the landing, indicating a very high standard of performance.
The approach to the runway was conducted from the southwest, with the aircraft heading 50.0° at 1 nautical mile and 326 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the crew to make a precise final approach to runway 05, which is 1,814 meters long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 92 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 51 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 73 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -80 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 226°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,217 meters was 67% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the crew maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing of the Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo at EGPE Inverness Airport was a successful operation, with the crew demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in their handling of the aircraft.
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