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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 833 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT), the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll on runway 16, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 55 kt in a distance of 1,197 ft, which accounted for 25% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, leaving the airport behind as it ascended from an initial altitude of 531 ft above sea level to 210 ft asl in a short period of less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it eventually began its descent for the final approach to runway 34 at KRNT, aligning itself with the runway from the south at a heading of 343.0°. The aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 173 ft above ground level (agl) as it approached the runway, with a threshold speed slightly below the target at 55 kt. The touchdown distance was good, measuring 827 ft, and the touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 37 kt. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -204 fpm.
The aircraft landed safely on runway 34, with a total landing distance of 1,039 ft, which accounted for 22% of the available runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The total flight distance was 2 nm, and the aircraft used 134 lbs of fuel during the flight, which lasted approximately 2 minutes. The local weather conditions remained relatively stable throughout the flight, with temperatures ranging from 60°F to 59°F.
The final approach to runway 34 at KRNT Renton Municipal Airport from the south was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 343.0° at 0 nm and 173 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 55 kt, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal approach speed.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 827 ft, and the touchdown speed of 37 kt was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -204 fpm was fair, suggesting a slight impact on the aircraft's deceleration. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,039 ft was 22% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision, earning a score of 94.2%.
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