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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.
Side view — the last 1,192 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,192 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 290 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 20L at KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport. The takeoff distance was 364 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 60 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport in Santa Ana, California. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 470 feet above sea level to 1,923 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,453 feet, in just 4 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The enroute climb was followed by a level cruise, which began overhead Fountain Valley, California, and lasted for 28 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29R at KTOA Zamperini Field was made from the southeast, with a heading of 309.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,445 feet above ground level. The landing was made on the runway, which had a length of 1,192 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 46 knots was well below the target, requiring the pilot to be cautious not to stall. The touchdown distance was good at 287 meters, and the touchdown speed of 37 knots was also good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -128 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at the time of departure, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 420 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.8 meters from the centerline.
The final stage of the flight involved taxiing from the runway to the parking area, which took just 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 27 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 29 minutes. The aircraft used 10 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KTOA Zamperini Field, achieving a score of 96.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 309.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,445 feet above ground level. The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the final approach, ultimately landing on runway 29R.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, and the threshold speed of 46 knots was well below the target, indicating a safe and controlled descent. The pilot was advised to be cautious not to stall, as the speed was lower than expected. The touchdown distance of 287 meters was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 37 knots was also within acceptable limits.
The touchdown rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -128 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 2 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing.
However, the pilot did experience a slight deviation during the runway rollout, with the aircraft being 8.8 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment was likely due to the pilot's focus on maintaining control during the landing, rather than strictly adhering to the centerline. Despite this, the total landing distance of 420 meters was only 35% of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled landing.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control during the landing, achieving a high score and showcasing a safe and efficient approach to the runway.
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