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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,997 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 276 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 19 at RJFO Oita Airport, a Beechcraft Duke taking to the skies. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of 277 meters, which accounted for 9% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 96 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead RJFO Oita Airport. The climb was a steep one, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 1,016 feet above sea level to 1,361 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was a testament to the Beechcraft Duke's impressive climb capabilities.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. This cruise phase was initiated 1 mile southeast of RJFO Oita Airport, and it provided the aircraft with a stable and efficient flight path.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 4 miles northeast of RJFO Oita Airport. The descent was a controlled one, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 1,147 feet above sea level to 180 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This descent was a critical phase of the flight, requiring precise control and navigation to ensure a safe and smooth landing.
The final approach to runway 19 at RJFO Oita Airport was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 184.0 degrees at an altitude of 151 feet above ground level. The landing was a successful one, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 78 knots and a touchdown distance of 274 meters. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -111 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.8 meters from the centerline.
The total landing distance was 532 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing phase. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 19 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft Duke successfully landed at RJFO Oita Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 184.0° at an altitude of 151 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The final approach was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on runway 19, which has a length of 2,997 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 89 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to flare earlier than expected. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 274 meters, and the touchdown speed of 78 knots was also within acceptable limits.
The touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -111 feet per minute, which is a good indication of the aircraft's stability and control during the landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.8 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's heading or a miscalculation of the wind drift.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and there was no headwind component. The total landing distance was 532 meters, which is only 18% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently after touchdown.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its direction and speed after touchdown, and that the pilot was able to control the aircraft smoothly and effectively. Overall, the landing was a success, and the Beechcraft Duke was able to demonstrate its capabilities and performance in a challenging environment.
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