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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,537 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 224 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 10 at FARS Robertson Airport, a Cessna 208B aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 385 meters, which is 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 73 knots, a smooth and efficient start to the flight.
As the aircraft climbed out of FARS Robertson Airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 50 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind was 3 knots, providing a relatively stable environment for the climb. The enroute climb started 1 mile east of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,536 feet above sea level to 10,703 feet, an increase of 9,168 feet in just 8 minutes. This impressive climb covered less than 1 nautical mile, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent performance capabilities.
After reaching the desired altitude, the enroute descent began 1 mile northeast of FARS Robertson Airport. The aircraft descended from 10,701 feet to 759 feet, a decrease of 9,942 feet in just 4 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles. This rapid descent was likely necessary to prepare for the final approach to runway 10.
The final approach to runway 10 was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 81.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 113 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the touchdown speed being a little below the target at 53 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 222 meters, and the touchdown speed was 48 knots, which is considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -92 feet per minute, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.1 meters from the centerline, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned by 8.3 meters from the centerline. However, these minor deviations did not seem to affect the overall performance of the flight. The total landing distance was 348 meters, which is 23% of the runway length.
The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 16 minutes. The aircraft used 44 kilograms of fuel during the flight, a relatively efficient performance considering the short distance traveled. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the Cessna 208B aircraft demonstrating its capabilities in a variety of conditions.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at FARS Robertson Airport, achieving a score of 96.8%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 81.0° at 0 nm and 113 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 10, which has a length of 1,537 meters.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 53 knots. The touchdown distance was good, measuring 222 meters, and the touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 48 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent, with a rate of -92 feet per minute (fpm).
However, there were some minor deviations from the ideal landing performance. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.1 meters from the centerline, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly off by 8.3 meters from the centerline. Despite these minor deviations, the total landing distance of 348 meters was only 23% of the runway length, indicating a good overall performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 51°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind component was 3 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled landing of the aircraft. Overall, the landing was considered good, with only minor deviations from the ideal performance.
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