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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,750 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 325 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Flight Summary:
The Kodiak 100 aircraft taxied from the parking area to the runway at KBAC Barnes Co Mun, covering under one nautical mile in just three minutes. With a runway length of 332 meters, the takeoff distance was 26% of the runway, and the airplane lifted off at a speed of 84 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and winds at a mere 1 knot at an angle of 270 degrees, resulting in negligible head or crosswinds.
As the airplane began its enroute climb, it departed 1 mile northwest of KBAC Barnes Co Mun and Valley City airport. During this portion of the flight, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 2,392 feet above sea level to 3,757 feet, an increase of 1,365 feet in just three minutes and covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase three miles south of the 23ND Minnkota Private Airport Center. This portion of the flight lasted for three minutes and covered 10 nautical miles, maintaining the established altitude.
Later on, the enroute descent began 2 miles east of ND89 Mutschler Field Clementsville. During this phase, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 3,797 feet to 2,937 feet, a decrease of 859 feet in just two minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. Following the descent, the aircraft transitioned into another level cruise phase, this time starting 1 mile southwest of ND89 Mutschler Field Clementsville. This portion of the flight lasted for three minutes and covered 5 nautical miles.
Upon nearing the destination airport, the final approach phase to runway 22 at KJMS Jamestown Regional Airport was initiated from a northeastern direction, flying at an altitude of 1,189 feet above ground level. The airplane maintained perfect alignment with the runway and touched down safely at a speed of 62 knots, with a touchdown rate of -114 feet per minute.
Post-landing assessments indicated a smooth touchdown rate and runway touchdown alignment that was very good. The aircraft continued to taxi to the parking area from the runway, completing the flight in an efficient manner. Throughout the 18-minute flight, the total distance covered was 31 nautical miles, with a recorded fuel consumption of 43 kilograms.
The aircraft in question is a Kodiak 100, which executed a successful landing at Jamestown Regional Airport, designated as KJMS. The final approach to runway 22, positioned from the northeast and heading 225.0°, was completed at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,189 feet above ground level. The pilot scored a remarkably high grade of 99.6% for this landing exercise.
During the landing process, the aircraft performed as expected. The approach speed was maintained at a satisfactory threshold speed of 69 knots, allowing for a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway. Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a satisfactory touchdown speed of 62 knots and a touchdown rate of -114 feet per minute, which is considered smooth.
The pilot's attention to alignment and control was evident during the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was described as very good, indicating that the aircraft was in proper position as it touched down on the runway centerline. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was deemed perfect, signifying that the pilot managed to maintain control of the aircraft during the initial phase of landing and subsequent rollout phase.
The landing was conducted in favorable weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 knot at 270°, resulting in minimal crosswind and headwind effects. These conditions likely facilitated the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft and execute the landing successfully.
In summary, the landing by the Kodiak 100 at KJMS has been deemed highly successful, with an excellent grade of 99.6%. The pilot's skills and attention to detail have been showcased through the smooth and controlled descent, satisfactory touchdown speed, and perfect runway alignment. This demonstrates that the aircraft and the pilot are well-suited for safe and efficient landings, even in a variety of weather conditions. The 621-meter total landing distance, at 35% of the runway length, is also a testament to the pilot's skill and control.
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