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Maintain the centreline
Not the biggest loss in points — the one thing on this flight a check pilot would raise first, and the guide passage for it.
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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,290 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,290 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,111 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from O57 Bryant, the Cessna 208B initiated its departure roll on runway 34, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 89 kt. The aircraft utilized 69% of the available runway length, covering a takeoff distance of 2,664 ft. With local weather conditions favoring a smooth departure, the aircraft lifted off into a clear sky with a temperature of 61 °F and a gentle headwind of 2 kt.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 7,479 ft above sea level to 12,019 ft, a vertical gain of 4,539 ft over a distance of 14 nm in 6 minutes. Following a brief level cruise phase, the aircraft initiated its enroute descent, gradually losing altitude from 12,000 ft to 2,435 ft over a distance of 27 nm in 11 minutes. The final approach to runway 35 at O22 Columbia was conducted from the south, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 11.0° and an altitude of 319 ft above ground level.
The aircraft successfully executed a go-around at 309 ft agl before landing on runway 35, utilizing 42% of the available runway length and covering a touchdown distance of 1,047 ft. The touchdown speed of 55 kt was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing the flight in 31 minutes and consuming 8 lbs of fuel. The total flight distance was 70 nm, a testament to the aircraft's efficient performance under the prevailing weather conditions.
The aircraft touched down on runway 35 at O22 Columbia with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating a stable and controlled descent. The threshold height at 73 ft agl was well above the target, indicating a safe margin for the pilot to establish a stable approach. The threshold speed of 67 kt was within the acceptable range, signifying a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good touchdown characteristics, with a distance of 1,047 ft and a speed of 55 kt. However, the touchdown rate of -218 fpm was slightly higher than desired, indicating a slightly steeper descent than intended. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59 °F and a light headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a smooth and controlled approach.
The aircraft's rollout was characterized by a very good alignment, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The total landing distance of 1,552 ft, which accounted for 42% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 90.8% reflecting the pilot's ability to execute a controlled and stable approach, despite a slightly higher touchdown rate.
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