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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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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 2,872 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 310 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 16L at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA). The aircraft, a Cessna C182, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 66 kt, covering a distance of 299 m, which was 8% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 928 ft above sea level (asl) to a cruising altitude of 1,407 ft asl. This climb, which lasted for 1 minute, covered a distance of 1 nm and resulted in an increase in altitude of 479 ft. The enroute climb started overhead SeaTac, Washington, and the aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
After completing the enroute cruise, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 34C at KSEA. The approach was made from the south, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 3.0° and an altitude of 710 ft above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at the time of the approach were the same as those at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 270°.
The landing on runway 34C was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 56 kt and a distance of 308 m from the threshold. The touchdown rate was good, at -164 fpm, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 6.0 m. The total landing distance was 424 m, which was 15% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nm and taking 1 minute to complete. The total flight distance was 5 nm, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 3 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed on runway 34C at KSEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, achieving a score of 95.0%. The final approach was conducted from the south, with a heading of 3.0° at 1 nautical mile and 710 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway with a speed of 56 knots.
The touchdown distance of 308 meters was within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed was slightly above the target of 65 knots, but this did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing. The touchdown rate of -164 feet per minute (fpm) was also within the desired range, suggesting that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down smoothly and efficiently.
One minor issue was noted during the landing, with the runway touchdown position being slightly misaligned by 6 meters from the centerline. However, this did not seem to have any significant impact on the overall performance of the landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This minimal wind made it easier for the pilot to control the aircraft during the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 424 meters was only 15% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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