Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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.
Read more in Improve Your Take-OffsStart to finish · 17 stages, 15 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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: no landing flap set, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 932 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 932 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 237 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was conducted in a Piper Aerostar 600 aircraft, registered as NI22PC. The aircraft taxied from the parking area to the runway in less than a minute, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 26 at BIIS Ísafjörður Airport, with a takeoff distance of 664 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 115 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 79 knots from a direction of 57 degrees. This resulted in a significant tailwind component, with a crosswind of 6 knots and a tailwind of 79 knots. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 163 feet above sea level to 2,690 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,527 feet, in just 4 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute climb started 3 miles south west of Isafjoerdur, and the aircraft continued to climb to an altitude of 4,004 feet above sea level, an increase of 658 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 4,034 feet above sea level to 2,995 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,038 feet, in 3 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, flying at an altitude of 2,995 feet above sea level for 2 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 3,327 feet above sea level to 258 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,070 feet, in 3 minutes and covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, flying at an altitude of 258 feet above sea level for 3 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04 at BIBD Bildudalur Airport was made from the south west, with the aircraft flying at an altitude of 85 feet above ground level and a heading of 33.0 degrees. The landing was made on runway 04, which had a length of 932 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was a little below the target speed of 75 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 233 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 88 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -99 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 160 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind component of 4 knots and a tailwind component of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 515 meters, which accounted for 55% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 29 nautical miles, and the flight took 30 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 34 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, a Piper Aerostar 600 with the registration NI22PC, successfully landed at BIBD Bildudalur Airport on runway 04. The pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and precision throughout the final approach and landing phases. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south west, heading 33.0° at an altitude of 85 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 75 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been a bit cautious or may have been anticipating a potential crosswind. The touchdown distance of 233 meters was good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and speed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 88 knots, which was a little fast. This may have been due to the pilot's decision to touch down slightly ahead of the optimal point or due to the aircraft's momentum. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -99 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's descent and had avoided any hard landings.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots from 160°. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 4 knots, which was manageable for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 515 meters was 55% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase.
Overall, the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and precision throughout the landing phase, and the aircraft landed safely on the runway. The pilot's attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing weather conditions were key factors in the successful landing.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values