Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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.
Read more in Improve Your Take-OffsStart to finish · 17 stages, 16 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 1,337 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,337 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 335 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight involved a Kodiak 100 aircraft taking off from the Thief River Falls Regional Airport (KTVF), which is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA. The departure roll started on runway 13, and the takeoff distance covered 12% of the runway, requiring a distance of 238 meters. The liftoff speed was a steady 82 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions included a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 19 knots blowing from a direction of 170 degrees. The aircraft encountered moderate headwinds of 16 knots and slight crosswinds of 11 knots.
Following the takeoff, the aircraft initiated a climb shortly after taking off, rising from an initial altitude of 2,136 feet above sea level and eventually reaching 7,487 feet above sea level. The enroute climb was a significant 5,352 feet up in just 4 minutes and covered around 10 nautical miles. This climb was executed east of the airport. Once the required altitude was reached, the aircraft leveled out for a prolonged cruise at 7,487 feet above sea level, lasting 7 minutes and covering 25 nautical miles.
As the flight neared its destination, the aircraft started its descent, beginning at an altitude of 7,432 feet above sea level. It descended down to 2,442 feet above sea level in just 5 minutes, covering approximately 16 nautical miles. This descent was initiated east of the 3MN3 Honker Flats Airport, which is located near Middle River, Minnesota. The enroute descent led to the aircraft entering a right-handed pattern for approach and landing.
The right-hand pattern entry saw the aircraft traveling a distance of 3 nautical miles in 89 seconds. The aircraft continued with the pattern, executing turns and traversing various segments of the flight path. The turn for the downwind leg was notable for its 45-degree angle and the corresponding 78.5-degree turn towards the runway. The aircraft then continued with the base leg turn at a 45-degree angle towards the final approach to the runway.
After completing the pattern and final turn, the aircraft proceeded with a final approach to runway 16 at the Roseau Municipal Rudy Billberg Field (KROX) from the north. At an altitude of 312 feet above ground level, the aircraft was 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold and headed in the direction of 166 degrees.
The landing took place on runway 16, which has a length of 1,337 meters. The threshold height during the touchdown was satisfactory. The aircraft's threshold speed was slightly higher than the target speed, clocking in at 75 knots. The touchdown was achieved at a location where the distance of 335 meters was reasonable, and the speed of 64 knots was a bit fast. However, the touchdown rate of 164 feet per minute was good, and the runway touchdown position was slightly askew from the centerline by 3.9 meters.
The total landing distance was approximately 545 meters, covering 41% of the runway. Following a safe touchdown, the aircraft executed a smooth rollout, maintaining excellent runway alignment throughout the taxiing process from the runway to the parking area.
In conclusion, the total flight distance was a reasonable 61 nautical miles, achieved within the time frame of 28 minutes. Notably, the aircraft utilized 62 kilograms of fuel during the flight. The successful execution of the flight path, climb, descent, and landing highlights the capabilities of the Kodiak 100 aircraft and its crew.
The landing of the Kodiak 100 at KROX Roseau Municipal Rudy Billberg Field was executed with a high degree of precision, earning a score of 97.2%. The aircraft successfully approached runway 16 from the north, navigating a heading of 166.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the threshold. At an altitude of 312 feet above ground level, the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft, indicating a precise and steady final approach.
As the Kodiak 100 touched down on the runway, it was observed that the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 75 knots. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 335 meters was deemed good, demonstrating a well-executed flare by the pilot.
Upon touchdown, the velocity of the aircraft was slightly high, recorded at 64 knots, but this did not compromise the performance. More notably, the touchdown rate of -164 feet per minute was consistent, indicating a smooth transition from landing to touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 21°C, a wind speed of 19 knots out of 170°. Although the crosswind component was only 1 knot, the headwind was substantial at 19 knots, which had a significant impact on the aircraft's flight path. Notably, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's airspeed and direction, ensuring a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 545 meters, accounting for 41% of the available runway length. This is considered a reasonable distance, indicating that the pilot achieved a balance between speed and deceleration during rollout. The runway rollout alignment was observed to be extremely good, indicating a high level of skill and experience by the pilot.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values