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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,756 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 475 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 09 at TBPB Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados. The A10C Thunderbolt II aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 901 meters, which was 27% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 185 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of the airport, it began its enroute climb from 1,248 feet above sea level to 17,577 feet, an increase of 16,329 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its first descent, which started 2 miles north of Bathsheba, and descended from 18,156 feet to 10,379 feet, a decrease of 7,777 feet in 2 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its flight, making several enroute climbs and descents as it navigated through the skies over Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. These climbs and descents were characterized by significant increases and decreases in altitude, with the aircraft reaching heights of up to 21,729 feet and descending to as low as 621 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft approached its destination, TVSA Argyle International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 22 from the north. The aircraft was heading 194.0 degrees at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,322 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 22, which had a length of 2,756 meters. The threshold height at 60 feet above ground level was above target, but the threshold speed at 126 knots was well below target, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling.
The touchdown point was 49 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 116 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -80 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.4 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 777 meters, which was 28% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.3 meters from the centerline. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 122 nautical miles, and the flight used 3,217 kilograms of fuel.
The A10C Thunderbolt II aircraft successfully landed at TVSA Argyle International Airport, achieving a score of 92.9%. The final approach to runway 22 was initiated from the north, with a heading of 194.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,322 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a touchdown speed of 116 knots, which was within the acceptable range.
However, there were a few areas of concern during the landing. The threshold height at 60 feet agl was above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been slightly high on its approach. Additionally, the threshold speed of 126 knots was well below the target, which could have resulted in a stall if not managed properly. The pilot must have taken corrective action to maintain control of the aircraft and avoid stalling.
The touchdown point was 49 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown rate of -80 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Unfortunately, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.4 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment during the approach.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was zero. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward.
The total landing distance of 777 meters was 28% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.3 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment during the rollout.
Overall, the landing was successful, but there were a few areas of concern that the pilot must address to improve their performance. With some adjustments to their approach and alignment, the pilot can achieve an even higher score and demonstrate a more precise and controlled landing.
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