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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 1,509 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,509 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 388 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight took off from Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field (KCKN) in a Kodiak 100 aircraft. Taxiing from the parking to the runway took approximately 8 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft departed from runway 13, it required a takeoff distance of 258 meters, which is 20% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at a speed of 82 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 6 knots blowing at 100 degrees. There was a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 5 knots.
The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile south east of KCKN, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,930 feet above sea level to 3,022 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,092 feet, in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, lasting for 3 minutes, during which it covered a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The enroute cruise continued until approximately 4 miles west of Red Lake Falls, where the aircraft initiated its descent, reducing its altitude from 3,292 feet above sea level to 2,436 feet above sea level, a decrease of 856 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The descent was followed by another level cruise, lasting for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 5 nautical miles.
Upon reaching Thief River Falls Regional Airport (KTVF), the aircraft began its final approach to runway 04, approaching from the south west at a heading of 43.0 degrees, at an altitude of 841 feet above ground level, and at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was completed successfully on a runway with a length of 1,509 meters, having a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also good, achieved at a speed of 71 knots.
On landing, the touchdown distance was found to be 387 meters, with a touchdown speed of 64 knots, slightly faster than ideal. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -86 feet per minute. While the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 4.1 meters off the centreline, the runway rollout alignment was very good.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking took approximately 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. With the successful completion of the flight, the total flight distance covered was 25 nautical miles, taking approximately 16 minutes to complete. The aircraft consumed 34 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The landing of the Kodiak 100 aircraft at KTVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport has been deemed a success with a final score of 96.5%. The pilot navigated the final approach to runway 04 from a southwest heading, descending from an altitude of 841 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, demonstrating precise control and preparation for touchdown.
Upon touching down on the runway, the Kodiak 100 met its required threshold speed of 71 knots, showcasing excellent adherence to standard procedures. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly faster than anticipated, indicating a minor deviation from the desired speed. This aspect of the landing can be refined to optimize the performance.
One notable success was the excellent touchdown rate of -86 feet per minute, which signifies a controlled and stable descent during landing. Another highlight was the runways rollout alignment, which was very good, indicating the pilot's ability to maintain straight course control and ensure safe exit from the runway.
While the touchdown occurred at an acceptable point, it deviated slightly from the centerline, positioning 4.1 meters off-center by the end of the rollout. This could be attributed to the wind conditions at the airport, with a 6-knot headwind and a 6-knot crosswind coming from the same direction. The pilot's response to these conditions and the slight deviation is a testament to their adaptability and quick decision-making. Overall, this landing was a strong representation of professional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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