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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: 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,994 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 775 m past the threshold — beyond 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 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Departure from RORT Tarama Airport was initiated with a departure roll on runway 36. The takeoff distance required was 479 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 93 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 109 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead RORT Tarama Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 283 feet above sea level to 844 feet, an increase of 561 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles, which started 1 mile west of the airport.
The aircraft then began another enroute climb, this time from 914 feet above sea level to 3,088 feet, an increase of 2,174 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. This climb started 6 miles northeast of RORT Tarama Airport. Following this climb, the aircraft entered another level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, which started 12 miles east of the airport.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent, which started 11 miles southwest of RORS Miyako Shimojishima Airport. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 2,670 feet above sea level to 754 feet, a decrease of 1,915 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. This was followed by another level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, which started 3 miles south of the airport.
The aircraft then began another enroute climb, this time from 589 feet above sea level to 1,407 feet, an increase of 818 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This climb started 3 miles southwest of ROMY Miyako Airport. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 2 nautical miles, which started overhead the airport.
The final approach to runway 22 at ROMY Miyako Airport was initiated from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 219.0 degrees at an altitude of 557 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was conducted with a threshold speed of 92 knots, and the touchdown point was 339 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 67 knots, and the touchdown rate was -194 feet per minute, both of which were considered good.
The total landing distance was 944 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 46 nautical miles, took 26 minutes, and used 34 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft, a Piper Aerostar 600 with the registration NI22PC, successfully landed at ROMY Miyako Airport on runway 22. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 219.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 557 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach, achieving a threshold speed of 92 knots, which is within the acceptable range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 339 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the expected point. However, the touchdown speed of 67 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -194 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting a smooth and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 33°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 110°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and the tailwind component was negligible at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a relatively smooth and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 944 meters was 47% 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 maintained control and stability throughout the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, and the landing was completed within acceptable parameters.
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