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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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,165 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 215 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight took place at the Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW) in Nebraska, United States, with a CRJ900 aircraft. The takeoff roll from runway 35 took approximately 11 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles, before reaching liftoff speed of 159 kt. At that time, the local weather conditions showed a temperature of 30 °C and a wind speed of 19 kt from 310 °.
Upon takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb, ascending from an altitude of 3,218 ft to 16,881 ft in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. This climb started approximately 1 mile north of the KANW Airport and occurred as the aircraft transitioned to a higher altitude. After leveling off at the desired cruise altitude, the aircraft cruised for 7 minutes, covering a significant distance of 49 nautical miles, before starting its enroute descent to the final destination.
The enroute descent took 13 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 17,443 ft to 3,327 ft, covering a distance of 52 nautical miles. This significant descent culminated in the final approach to runway 18 at the KEAR Kearney Regional Airport from the north, with a heading of 187.0° and at an altitude of 4 nm and 1,183 ft above ground level.
Upon completion of the final approach, the aircraft touched down on runway 18, with the touchdown speed being at a good rate of 132 kt. However, the touchdown rate, at -278 fpm, was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, with the aircraft being 6.7 meters off centerline. Local weather conditions at touchdown showed a temperature of 19 °C, a wind speed of 13 kt from 210 °, with a moderate headwind of 12 kt.
The total landing distance covered 1,249 meters, which was only 58% of the available runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, showcasing precise handling of the aircraft during the rollout. Taxiing to the parking from the runway took a mere 1 minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Overall, this CRJ900 flight was a successful mission, covering a total distance of 129 nautical miles, and taking approximately 34 minutes to complete. The aircraft utilized 2,144 kg of fuel during its operations and demonstrated impressive handling capabilities during takeoff, enroute climb and descent, and landing phases. The flight's success was underscored by the smooth taxiing operations, despite encountering varying weather conditions along its route.
A comprehensive report of the CRJ900 landing at KEAR Kearney Regional Airport has been compiled, providing an in-depth analysis of the aircraft's performance during the final approach and landing phases.
The aircraft's performance during the final approach was satisfactory, with a heading of 187.0° at 4 nm and 1,183 ft above ground level (agl) as it began its descent. The landing was executed with a good threshold height and speed, achieving the ideal threshold speed of 135 kt. Additionally, the touchdown distance was within acceptable parameters at 218 m.
The landing speed of 132 kt was also considered good, reflecting a skilled and controlled descent by the pilots. However, there was some room for improvement in terms of touchdown rate, which was rated as fair at -278 fpm. This indicates that the aircraft touched down slightly harder than desired, although this did not have any significant impact on the overall performance of the landing.
One notable aspect of the landing procedure was the aircraft's runway alignment. Although the pilots managed to maintain a very good runway rollout alignment, the touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 m from the centerline. This is not considered a critical issue, but it may require some adjustment in the pilots' technique to achieve more precise touchdown positioning.
The weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 19°C and a steady wind blowing at 13 kt from 210°. The crosswind was minimal at 5 kt, while the headwind was more significant at 12 kt. These conditions allowed for a relatively smooth and controlled approach, with the aircraft successfully landing on the runway.
The total landing distance of 1,249 m (58% of the runway) was acceptable, indicating that the pilots had successfully managed their energy and airspeed to achieve a safe and controlled touchdown. Overall, the CRJ900's performance during the landing phase was satisfactory, with the pilots demonstrating good control and technique throughout the approach and touchdown.
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