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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.
Side view — the last 642 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 642 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 141 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the OV-10 Bronco taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport, a process that took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 10, with a takeoff distance of 462 meters, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 102 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 30 degrees Celsius and winds of 11 knots at 30 degrees. The crosswind was 9 knots, while the headwind was 7 knots. The aircraft climbed from 425 feet above sea level to 1,461 feet, an increase of 1,036 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started 3 miles southeast of Princess Juliana International Airport and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 8 miles west of St Barthelemy Seaplane, and descended from 1,371 feet to 857 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase was followed by another level cruise, which started 2 miles west of St Barthelemy Seaplane and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 2 miles east of Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, and descended from 1,257 feet to 81 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 28 at Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 266.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 34 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 89 knots and a touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were 31 degrees Celsius and winds of 10 knots at 29 degrees.
The crosswind was 9 knots, while the tailwind was 5 knots. The total landing distance was 413 meters, which accounted for 64% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 12 minutes. The aircraft used 83 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The OV-10 Bronco aircraft successfully landed at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing procedure. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 266.0° at an altitude of 34 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 89 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed of 93 knots. The touchdown distance of 141 meters was also well within the expected range, indicating that the pilot had a good sense of the aircraft's speed and altitude. The touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and controlled its rate of descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 31°C and wind speeds of 10 knots at 29°. Although there was a crosswind of 9 knots, the pilot was able to compensate for it effectively, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment. The tailwind of 5 knots also did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot, who was able to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the landing.
The total landing distance of 413 meters was 64% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to execute a precise and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's deceleration and brought it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
Overall, the OV-10 Bronco's landing at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing procedure. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the aircraft's smooth and controlled descent, precise touchdown, and safe rollout. The landing score of 92.6% reflects the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot and the aircraft's performance during the landing.
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