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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 864 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 864 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 307 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Kodiak 100 took off from Purari Airstrip, departing from runway 31. The aircraft experienced a smooth takeoff with a liftoff speed of 69 kt, utilizing just 19% of the runway's length, covering a distance of 215 meters. The temperature at the time was a pleasant 20 °C.
Once airborne, the climb started over the Purari Airstrip, and the aircraft rapidly ascended 6,699 feet in just 4 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The climb phase lasted until the pilot reached an altitude of 7,217 feet above sea level. After completing the ascent, the aircraft entered its enroute cruise phase, staying at a steady altitude of 7,217 feet and maintaining a consistent heading.
The cruise phase lasted for 14 minutes and covered a distance of 44 nautical miles. The aircraft's position at the commencement of the cruise phase was approximately 8 miles north of the Purari Airstrip, and the pilot made use of this opportunity to level out and maintain a steady pace. Following the completion of the cruise, the aircraft entered its descent phase.
During the descent, the aircraft began to lose altitude, descending from 7,215 feet above sea level to 3,711 feet, a decrease of 3,504 feet in just 3 minutes. This descent culminated in a distance of 4 nautical miles, with the aircraft starting its descent 3 miles southeast of Karimui Karimui.
Upon approaching Karimui Airport, the pilot initiated the final approach to runway 12 from the northwest, flying at a bearing of 124.0° and descending to 39 feet above ground level. The pilot maintained a steady speed throughout the approach, ensuring a smooth touchdown and utilizing just the correct threshold speed of 70 kt.
Upon touching down, the Kodiak 100 utilized a distance of 305 meters, with a speed of 62 kt at the moment of touchdown. The touchdown rate was perfect, with a rate of 47 feet per minute. Although the aircraft did experience a slight misalignment with the runway's centerline, by just 3.3 meters, the pilot successfully landed the aircraft and completed the landing phase.
The total landing distance covered a distance of 574 meters, accounting for 66% of the runway's length. The aircraft experienced a smooth rollout, with the pilot carefully aligning the aircraft with the runway's centerline during the post-landing phase.
In terms of fuel consumption, the flight used a total of 63 kg of fuel, covering a total distance of 57 nautical miles in 23 minutes. Despite a minor misalignment upon landing, the flight was deemed successful, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the entire journey.
Comprehensive Report of Aircraft Landing Operation
The recent landing operation of the Kodiak 100 aircraft at AYRI Karimui Airport is considered to be highly successful, with a final score of 99.1%. The aircraft approached the runway 12 from the north-west, at a heading of 124.0 °, and landed safely on the 864-meter runway. At a height of 39 feet above ground level (agl) and at a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilot executed a precise final approach.
The threshold height indicated a good landing, while the threshold speed of 70 knots also showed proficiency in control. A critical parameter in determining the safety and efficiency of a landing operation is the touchdown distance, which in this instance was 305 meters. This was achieved at a touchdown speed of 62 knots, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and speed.
Moreover, the touchdown rate, which is an important indicator of the landing's success, was impressive, with a reading of 47 feet per minute (fpm). Such a low touchdown rate signifies a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway. However, the aircraft did experience a slight deviation from the runway's centerline, touching down 3.3 meters off-center. This minor deviation did not compromise the overall safety and efficiency of the landing.
The local weather conditions during the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20 °C. Given the aircraft's performance and the favorable weather conditions, the total landing distance of 574 meters was 66% of the runway's length, indicating an efficient use of the available runway space. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was very good, highlighting the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft's transition from landing to taxiing.
In conclusion, the landing operation of the Kodiak 100 at AYRI Karimui Airport demonstrates exceptional proficiency and control, with a final score of 99.1%. The pilot's ability to execute a precise final approach, achieve a good threshold height, and manage the aircraft's speed and touchdown rate resulted in a safe and efficient landing.
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