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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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 1,654 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 311 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 35 at AYKO Kokoda Airport, where the Kodiak 100 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 398 meters, which was 37% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Kokoda, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the town. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,518 feet above sea level to 15,507 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,988 feet in just 11 minutes, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles. This marked the end of the initial climb phase.
The enroute level cruise phase began 2 miles south of AYJO Yongai Airport, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 51 minutes, covering a distance of 159 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was characterized by a stable and efficient cruise.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 10 miles north of AYWW Owena Airstrip. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 15,198 feet above sea level to 11,716 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,482 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of the final descent phase.
The enroute level cruise phase was resumed 8 miles northeast of TBQ Tarabo Airport, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. However, this phase was short-lived, as the aircraft began its final descent 11 miles southeast of Goroka.
The final descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 11,271 feet above sea level to 5,385 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,885 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. This marked the final approach phase, where the aircraft prepared to land on runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport.
The final approach was made from the north, heading 178.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 168 feet above ground level. However, the landing was not without issues, as the touchdown speed was too high at 88 knots, and the touchdown point was 204 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 76 knots was also fast, and the touchdown rate was very hard at -549 feet per minute. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline.
Despite these issues, the runway rollout alignment was very good, and the total landing distance was 962 meters, which was 58% of the runway. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In conclusion, the flight was a complex and challenging one, with several phases of climb, cruise, and descent. While there were some issues with the landing, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory. The total flight distance was 222 nautical miles, and the flight used 161 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYGA Goroka Airport, but with some notable areas for improvement. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 178.0° at an altitude of 168 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft touched down on runway 17R, which has a length of 1,654 meters.
Upon reviewing the landing, it was noted that the threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was too high at 88 knots. This indicates that the pilot may have been able to reduce the approach speed to a more optimal level, potentially resulting in a smoother touchdown. The touchdown point was 204 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which suggests that the pilot may have been slightly too aggressive with the flare, resulting in a longer than necessary landing roll.
The touchdown speed of 76 knots was also found to be fast, which can contribute to a harder touchdown and increased wear on the aircraft's landing gear. Furthermore, the touchdown rate was very hard at -549 feet per minute (fpm), which can be uncomfortable for passengers and may indicate a need for the pilot to adjust their flare technique.
In terms of runway alignment, the aircraft was found to be misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or a miscalculation of the runway's centerline. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 352°. This suggests that wind was not a significant factor in the landing, and the pilot was able to maintain a steady approach.
Overall, while the landing was successful, there are several areas for improvement that the pilot can focus on to refine their technique and achieve a smoother, more efficient landing.
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