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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 8.9°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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 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 994 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 994 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 55 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a Cessna 208B aircraft, departing from Maun Airport (FBMN) in Botswana. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 08, with a takeoff distance of 272 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 84 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were extremely cold, with a temperature of -53°C, and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 359°. There was no crosswind or headwind to contend with. The enroute climb began shortly after departure, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 4,049 feet above sea level to 4,164 feet, an increase of 115 feet, in less than 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The enroute level cruise phase started approximately 1 mile northeast of Maun Airport and lasted for 16 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 35 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 09 at Rann Airport (FBMQ) was conducted from the west, with the aircraft heading 88.0° at an altitude of 760 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 09 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 52 meters and a touchdown speed of 48 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -326 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at departure, with a temperature of -53°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 359°.
The total landing distance was 992 meters, which accounted for 100% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 40 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 23 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 55 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at FBMQ Rann Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing techniques. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 88.0° at 2 nautical miles and 760 feet above ground level (agl), which is a standard distance and altitude for a safe approach.
The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The threshold speed at 50 knots was significantly below the target speed, indicating that the pilot was taking necessary precautions to avoid stalling the aircraft. This is a critical aspect of safe landing procedures, as stalling can lead to loss of control and potentially catastrophic consequences.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was equally impressive. The touchdown distance of 52 meters was good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the approach. The touchdown speed of 48 knots was also within acceptable limits, further demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise. The touchdown rate of -326 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but not excessively high, suggesting that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown.
One of the most notable aspects of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment. This indicates that the pilot had maintained precise control and alignment throughout the approach, ensuring a safe and controlled touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of -53°C and a wind speed of 0 knots, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing, and the pilot was able to execute a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The total landing distance of 992 meters was 100% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and descent to touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and expertise on the part of the pilot, and highlights the importance of careful planning, precise control, and attention to detail in executing a safe and successful landing.
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