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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 9.7 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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Arrival
Hold the aim point and wait for the speed to bleed before raising the nose, starting the flare within the normal band instead of 52 ft.
What happened: The flare began at 52 ft, 7.3 ft earlier than the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter: start the flare within the normal flare band
See Arrival Landing
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up, off the runway's 3° glideslope and off the centreline.
At the 500 ft gate: gear still up, off the runway's 3° glideslope and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,457 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,457 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 275 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 TVSA Argyle International Airport. The aircraft, an ATR 72, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 859 meters, which was 31% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 123 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot. The climb phase began overhead TVSA Argyle International Airport, Kingstown, and continued for 6 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,091 feet above sea level to 7,994 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles.
The enroute climb phase was followed by a descent phase, which started 11 miles north of Chateaubelair, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The aircraft descended from 7,996 feet above sea level to 4,205 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,791 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile north of Choiseul, Saint Lucia, and lasted for 10 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles. This was followed by another descent phase, which started 1 mile west of Castries, Saint Lucia, and continued for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 3,823 feet above sea level to 2,182 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 5 miles west of Anse La Raye, Saint Lucia, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. This marked the final phase of the flight, which involved a descent and landing at TLPC George F. L. Charles Airport.
The final approach to runway 09 was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 72.0° at 2 nautical miles and 904 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 09, which had a length of 1,457 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 116 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 275 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 112 knots. The touchdown rate was hard at -449 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.2 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 270°, with a crosswind component of 1 knot and a tailwind component of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 566 meters, which was 39% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 64 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 32 minutes, during which the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel.
The ATR 72 aircraft successfully landed at TLPC George F. L. Charles Airport, achieving a score of 92.6%. The final approach to runway 09 was initiated from the west, with a heading of 72.0° at 2 nautical miles and 904 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was significantly above the target speed, reaching 116 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and was able to maintain a stable approach. The touchdown distance of 275 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing phase.
However, the touchdown speed of 112 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have contributed to a harder touchdown rate of -449 feet per minute (fpm). A harder touchdown rate can increase the risk of damage to the aircraft's landing gear and other components. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.2 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's approach or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 4 knots. These conditions likely contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 566 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control over the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing phase. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent during the final stages of the landing.
Overall, the ATR 72 aircraft's landing at TLPC George F. L. Charles Airport was successful, with a score of 92.6%. While there were some minor issues with the touchdown speed and touchdown rate, the pilot's overall performance was impressive, and the aircraft was able to land safely and efficiently.
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