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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,069 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,069 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 288 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 30 at AYYT Mount Tauwa Airstrip. The Kodiak 100 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 123 meters, which accounted for 23% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 69 knots, marking the start of its journey.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airstrip, it encountered local weather conditions of 25°C temperature and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 147°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 5 knots. The aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 3,997 feet above sea level to 9,742 feet, an increase of 5,744 feet, in just 4 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 15 nautical miles. This phase began 4 miles southeast of AYZQ Sopise Airstrip in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its descent from 10,146 feet above sea level to 200 feet, a decrease of 9,946 feet, in 10 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 25 nautical miles. The descent phase started 16 miles southeast of AYYT Mount Tauwa Airstrip.
The final approach to runway 25 at AYTD Teredau Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 252.0° at an altitude of 75 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway, which had a length of 1,069 meters, and a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also good at 69 knots.
The touchdown distance was 286 meters, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed was 60 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -98 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.4 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 25°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 147°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the tailwind component was 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 558 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 47 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 23 minutes. The aircraft used 55 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYTD Teredau Airport, achieving a high score of 99.2%. The final approach to runway 25 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 252.0° at an altitude of 75 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated good control and precision, touching down on the runway at a speed of 69 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 286 meters was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 60 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -98 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, signifying a gentle and controlled impact with the runway.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 4.4 meters off-centerline. This minor discrepancy may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 25°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from 147°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, and the aircraft was able to maintain control throughout the approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 558 meters was 52% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, and that the aircraft was able to decelerate quickly and smoothly after touchdown.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft after touchdown and bring it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner. Overall, the landing was a success, and the aircraft demonstrated a high level of performance and control throughout the approach and touchdown.
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