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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 2,415 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,415 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 884 ft 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 approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, was then cleared for departure from runway 21 at L41 Marble Canyon. The takeoff distance was 1,609 feet, which accounted for 67% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 65 knots.
As the aircraft departed, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 42°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 87 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 1 knot. After departure, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile southwest of L41 Marble Canyon. The climb took place from an altitude of 4,240 feet above sea level to 4,455 feet, an increase of 215 feet, in less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The cruise phase began 1 mile southwest of L41 Marble Canyon. The aircraft then started its final approach to runway 21 at L41 Marble Canyon, approaching from the northeast at a heading of 223.0 degrees and at an altitude of 432 feet above ground level, 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing was executed with good threshold height, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 61 knots. The touchdown distance was 877 feet, and the touchdown speed was 51 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was perfect at 8 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions during landing were similar to those during departure, with a temperature of 41°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 88 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,514 feet, which accounted for 63% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 9 minutes. The aircraft used 6 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at L41 Marble Canyon, achieving a high score of 97.6%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 223.0° at 1 nautical mile and 432 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to the runway was precise, with a good threshold height and a slightly below-target threshold speed of 61 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a good touchdown distance of 877 feet and a touchdown speed of 51 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also perfect at 8 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, demonstrating the pilot's excellent control and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 41°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 88°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind and tailwind, which did not affect the aircraft's performance. The total landing distance of 1,514 feet was 63% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, showcasing the pilot's expertise in controlling the aircraft's speed and direction. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft performing well within the acceptable parameters. The high score of 97.6% reflects the pilot's skill and experience in navigating the aircraft safely and efficiently.
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