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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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,717 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 202 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft departed from Nowatzski Field, rolling down runway 36 at 13WI. The takeoff distance was 166 meters, which accounted for 23% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 49 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Markesan, Wisconsin, at an altitude of 1,140 feet above sea level. The climb was steep, with an increase of 783 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise, which lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 24 nautical miles, 2 miles northwest of Markesan.
The final approach to runway 09 at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport was initiated from the west, with the aircraft heading 90 degrees at an altitude of 556 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was smooth, with the threshold speed being a little below the target at 45 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 200 meters, and the touchdown speed was 34 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also good at -175 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 264 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 29 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 24 minutes. The aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft successfully landed at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The final approach to runway 09 was conducted from the west, with a heading of 90.0° at 1 nautical mile and 556 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 45 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to flare earlier than expected. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 200 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 34 knots was also within acceptable limits.
The touchdown rate of -175 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's excellent control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind component was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 264 meters was only 15% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phases of the landing.
Overall, the Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft demonstrated excellent performance and control during the landing at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were well-suited to the local weather conditions, resulting in a safe and controlled landing.
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