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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 653 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 653 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 126 m 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 19 at AYNH Nahu Airstrip. The Kodiak 100 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 136 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 66 knots, marking the start of its journey.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 21 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269 degrees. The crosswind was minimal, at 2 knots, while the tailwind was a mere 1 knot. The enroute level cruise phase began shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft flying overhead AYNH Nahu Airstrip Gumbarami in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. This brief phase lasted less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The enroute climb phase followed, during which the aircraft ascended from 7,212 feet above sea level to 14,991 feet, an increase of 7,778 feet in just 6 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time flying 6 miles south of PZ67 Mibu Airstrip in Madang Province. This phase lasted 3 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent phase, starting 3 miles west of AYTP Tep Tep Airport Teptep in Madang Province. The aircraft descended from 15,000 feet above sea level to 6,819 feet, a decrease of 8,181 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30 at AYTP Tep Tep Airport was made from the southeast, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 305.0 degrees and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 60 knots, with a touchdown distance of 124 meters. The touchdown rate was perfect at 659 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those encountered during takeoff, with a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269 degrees. The crosswind was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 335 meters, accounting for 51% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful one, with the aircraft completing a total distance of 29 nautical miles in 21 minutes, using 43 kilograms of fuel in the process. The flight crew demonstrated excellent piloting skills, navigating the aircraft through various phases of flight with precision and control.
The Kodiak 100 aircraft successfully landed at Tep Tep Airport (AYTP) with a score of 95.4%. The final approach to runway 30 was initiated from the south east, heading 305.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of -144 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was executed on a runway with a length of 653 meters, and the threshold height was reported as good. The threshold speed of 69 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 124 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 60 knots was well within the recommended range.
One notable aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was reported as perfect at 659 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the landing gear.
However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing, as the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 4.7 meters from the centerline. This minor deviation may have been due to various factors, including wind or pilot error.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 21°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 269°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 2 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach.
The total landing distance of 335 meters was 51% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was reported as very good, suggesting that the aircraft was well under control during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The minor deviation from the ideal touchdown position was the only notable issue, but it did not appear to have any significant impact on the safety of the landing.
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