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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,009 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 393 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Honda HA420 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Tulsa International Airport, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 18R, with a takeoff distance of 4,064 feet, which accounted for 66% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 143 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started at an altitude of 1,730 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 19,985 feet, an increase of 18,255 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles. The climb began 1 mile south of Tulsa International Airport and continued until the aircraft reached the desired altitude.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead Ramona, Oklahoma, and lasted for 47 minutes, covering a distance of 278 nautical miles. This phase of the flight allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude and speed.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 4 miles southeast of Wahoo, Nebraska. The descent took 14 minutes, during which the aircraft decreased its altitude from 20,008 feet to 2,258 feet, a decrease of 17,750 feet. The descent covered a distance of 34 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 18 at Eppley Airfield took place from the north, with the aircraft heading 180.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,263 feet above ground level. The landing took place on a runway with a length of 8,009 feet, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 97 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 391 feet, and the touchdown speed was 95 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was -155 feet per minute, indicating a smooth landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good after the landing.
The taxiing from the runway to the parking area took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 338 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 75 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Honda HA420 aircraft successfully landed at KOMA Eppley Airfield, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The final approach to runway 18 was conducted from the north, with the aircraft heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,263 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to the runway was precise, with a good threshold height and a slightly below-target threshold speed of 97 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 391 feet, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 95 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -155 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in navigating the aircraft to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 2 knots and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance of 1,595 feet was only 20% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, further demonstrating the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft during the landing phase.
Overall, the Honda HA420 aircraft's landing at KOMA Eppley Airfield was a success, with the pilot achieving a high score and demonstrating excellent flying skills. The aircraft's performance was precise and controlled, and the landing was completed safely and efficiently.
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