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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 429 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 429 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 142 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, where the Kodiak 100 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 390 meters, which was 72% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 76 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were a temperature of -3°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting overhead Courchevel, and lasted for 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began an enroute climb, also starting overhead Courchevel, and climbed from 6,566 feet above sea level to 9,983 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,417 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued to cruise at a level altitude, starting overhead Salins-les-Thermes, and lasted for 8 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another enroute climb, starting overhead LFKR Saint Remy De Maurienne, and climbed from 9,589 feet above sea level to 13,395 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,806 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began an enroute descent, starting 2 miles west of Villarembert, and descended from 13,393 feet above sea level to 6,645 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,748 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 1 mile west of Huez, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 06 at LFHU Altiport L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri GIRAUD was made from the south west, heading 58.0° at 1 nautical mile and 292 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on runway 06, which had a length of 429 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 68 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 139 meters, and the touchdown speed was 59 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was perfect at 660 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of -4°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 42 nautical miles, taking 27 minutes, and the aircraft used 64 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft in question is a Kodiak 100, which successfully landed at LFHU Altiport L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri GIRAUD. The final approach to runway 06 was executed from the south west, with a heading of 58.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 292 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, as evident from the good threshold height and threshold speed of 68 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 139 meters, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 59 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of 660 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and stable landing. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft to the centerline of the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -4°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 344 meters was 80% of the runway length, which is a respectable achievement. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable stop at the end of the runway. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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