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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,232 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,232 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 221 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Sparwood Elk Valley Airport (CYSW), the OV-10 Bronco began its journey with a departure roll on runway 17. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 98 kt, covering a takeoff distance of 880 m, which accounted for 73% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 6 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible headwind component.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute phase, it began a series of climbs and descents, navigating through various altitudes and airspaces. Notably, the aircraft climbed from 5,758 ft asl to 8,456 ft asl, an increase of 2,107 ft, in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm. The enroute level cruise phase was interspersed with these climbs and descents, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude for periods of up to 3 minutes. The total flight distance covered was 129 nm, with the aircraft using 188 kg of fuel throughout the journey.
The final approach to runway 06 at Starr-Browning Airport (8S0) was initiated from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 73.0° at 4 nm and 1,044 ft agl. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 95 kt, and the touchdown distance was good at 227 m. The touchdown speed was 88 kt, and the touchdown rate was firm at -370 fpm. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.3 m from the centreline, and the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.2 m from the centreline.
The final approach to runway 06 at 8S0 Starr-Browning from the west was initiated at 4 nm and 1,044 ft agl, heading 73.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 95 kt, indicating a slight deviation from optimal conditions.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good characteristics, with a touchdown distance of 227 m and a speed of 88 kt. The touchdown rate was firm at -370 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. Unfortunately, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.3 m from the centreline, which would require attention during subsequent approaches. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 6 kt at 269°, contributed to a minimal crosswind of 1 kt and a tailwind of 6 kt.
The total landing distance of 817 m was 66% of the runway length, indicating a satisfactory rollout. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.2 m from the centreline, mirroring the touchdown position. Overall, the landing performance scored 85.9%, with areas for improvement noted in threshold speed and runway alignment.
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