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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 640 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 640 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 270 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 24 at EBTX Theux (Verviers) Airfield, a small airfield located in Verviers, Wallonia, Belgium. The Cessna C172 aircraft accelerated down the 122-meter runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 50 knots. The takeoff distance was 16% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and efficient departure.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 1,318 feet above sea level to 1,963 feet in just one minute, covering a distance of one nautical mile. This rapid ascent was achieved in a short period, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities. The climb continued until the aircraft reached a cruising altitude, where it leveled off and began its enroute level cruise.
The enroute level cruise phase lasted for 55 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 85 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was characterized by a steady and consistent speed, allowing the aircraft to maintain its altitude and make good progress towards its destination. The cruise phase was followed by a descent, which began overhead Peruwelz, a town in Wallonia, Belgium. The descent was steep, with the aircraft losing 849 feet in just two minutes, covering a distance of three nautical miles.
After the descent, the aircraft leveled off again, this time for a short period of three minutes, covering a distance of two nautical miles. This brief level cruise phase was followed by the final approach to runway 10 at EBTY Maubray Airfield, located in Péruwelz, Wallonia, Belgium. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 104.0 degrees, and began its descent from an altitude of 150 feet above ground level.
The landing was smooth and efficient, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 50 knots. The touchdown distance was 268 meters, which was well within the runway length of 640 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -88 feet per minute, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 4.3 meters off the centerline.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 91 nautical miles, taking 64 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 28 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a reasonable fuel efficiency. The local weather conditions remained consistent throughout the flight, with a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius. Overall, the flight was a successful and efficient operation, showcasing the capabilities of the Cessna C172 aircraft.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EBTY Maubray Airfield, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The final approach to runway 10 was conducted from the west, with the aircraft heading 104.0° at an altitude of 150 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The pilot executed a precise landing, touching down on the runway at a speed of 62 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 268 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 50 knots was well within the recommended range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
One notable aspect of the landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -88 feet per minute (fpm), which is a testament to the pilot's skill and control. This rate indicates a gentle and controlled touchdown, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft and ensuring a safe landing.
However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing, as the aircraft touched down 4.3 meters off-centerline from the runway's centerline. While this deviation is not significant, it does highlight the need for the pilot to maintain a precise alignment during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C. This temperature is relatively mild, which would have made the landing conditions more manageable for the pilot. Overall, the Cessna C172 aircraft's landing at EBTY Maubray Airfield was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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