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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 1,084 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,084 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 128 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was conducted in an OV-10 Bronco aircraft, departing from CYXY Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport. The aircraft taxied from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 02, with a takeoff distance of 302 meters, which accounted for 55% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 94 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The climb from 2,558 feet above sea level to 3,049 feet above sea level, an increase of 492 feet, took 1 minute and covered 2 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 1 mile south east of Whitehorse, lasting 6 minutes and covering 25 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its journey, with another enroute climb starting 18 miles north east of CFA4 Carcross Airport, Carcross, Yukon, Canada. The climb from 3,533 feet above sea level to 4,040 feet above sea level, an increase of 507 feet, took 2 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 13 miles north east of CFA4 Carcross Airport, lasting 2 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its descent, starting 8 miles north east of CFA4 Carcross Airport. The descent from 4,334 feet above sea level to 3,805 feet above sea level, a decrease of 529 feet, took 2 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 2 miles north east of Carcross, lasting 3 minutes and covering 12 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its climb, starting 8 miles south west of Carcross. The climb from 3,200 feet above sea level to 4,568 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,368 feet, took 3 minutes and covered 12 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 21 miles south west of Carcross, lasting 5 minutes and covering 18 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 11 miles north of Skagway, Alaska, United States. The descent from 4,472 feet above sea level to 1,942 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,530 feet, took 2 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 11 miles north of Skagway, lasting 2 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 6 miles north of Skagway. The descent from 1,723 feet above sea level to 1,143 feet above sea level, a decrease of 580 feet, took 2 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 1 mile north west of Skagway, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 02 at PAGY Skagway Airport took place from the south west, with a heading of 12.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 729 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 02 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 126 meters, which was good. However, the touchdown speed of 96 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was hard at -465 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.8 meters from the centreline, and the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.0 meters from the centreline. The total landing distance was 286 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway
The OV-10 Bronco aircraft successfully landed at PAGY Skagway Airport, with a final approach from the southwest. The aircraft was at an altitude of 729 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway when it began its descent. The approach was made at a heading of 12.0°, which is a relatively shallow angle, indicating a stable and controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed, coming in at 101 knots. This is a good indication of the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and control its descent. However, the touchdown speed of 96 knots was a little fast, which may have contributed to the hard touchdown rate of -465 feet per minute (fpm). A harder touchdown rate can be uncomfortable for passengers and may also put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear.
The touchdown distance of 126 meters was good, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and touch down at a reasonable distance from the runway threshold. However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.8 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment or a slight crosswind.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from 270°. This is a relatively light wind, and the pilot was able to manage it effectively, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance of 286 meters was 26% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
During the rollout, the aircraft's alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.0 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment or a slight crosswind. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and touchdown.
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