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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 5,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,229 ft 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 30W at CFP2 Fox Point Seaplane Base. The aircraft, a C185F Skywagon Fairchild, took off with a takeoff distance of 1,094 feet, which was 77% of the available runway. The liftoff speed was 72 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 60°F and a wind of 1 knot at 270°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the seaplane base, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of the base. The climb was steep, with an increase of 210 feet in altitude in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 2 miles north west of CNF8 Dwight Airport, and the aircraft descended from 2,202 feet above sea level to 1,251 feet above sea level, a decrease of 951 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final approach to landing was made from 1 nautical mile to 1 nautical mile at an altitude of 180 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft approached touchdown, it descended from 45 feet above ground level to 0 feet above ground level in 9 seconds. The touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -125 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was also good at 1,221 feet.
The landing rollout was completed 2 miles north west of CNF8 Dwight Airport, with the aircraft coming to a stop at an altitude of 1,069 feet above sea level. The distance covered during the rollout was 747 feet. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 9 minutes. The aircraft used 8 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, a C185F Skywagon, successfully landed at Dwight Airport in Ontario, Canada, with a final approach score of 97.4%. The pilot navigated the aircraft from 1 nautical mile away, descending from an altitude of 180 feet above ground level (agl) to touch down safely on the runway.
The approach was steady, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent speed and altitude throughout the descent. As the pilot approached the touchdown point, the aircraft descended from 45 feet agl to 0 feet agl in just 9 seconds, demonstrating a smooth and controlled rate of descent. The touchdown speed of 64 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -125 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, indicating a well-executed landing.
The landing distance of 1,221 feet was within the expected range, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and a light wind of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, and the headwind was negligible, at 0 knots. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through these conditions and achieve a smooth touchdown was a testament to their skill and experience.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft's rollout was also smooth, with the pilot maintaining control and navigating the aircraft to a stop. The altitude at the end of the rollout was 1,069 feet above sea level (asl), and the distance traveled during the rollout was 747 feet, which was within the expected range. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in navigating the aircraft through the approach and landing phases.
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