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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 983 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 983 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 145 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft departing from Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM) on runway 28. The aircraft successfully completed its takeoff roll, covering a distance of 127 meters, which accounted for just 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 98 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of TNCM, rising from an initial altitude of 1,003 feet above sea level to 3,760 feet. This climb was achieved in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining its altitude for 2 minutes as it covered a further 4 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 4 miles west of TNCM, with the aircraft descending from 3,439 feet to 797 feet above sea level. This descent was completed in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 30 at Grand Case-Espérance Airport (TFFG), approaching from the east at a heading of 289.0 degrees and an altitude of 786 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 82 knots and a touchdown distance of 143 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -312 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were identical to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 1 minute. The total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 12 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 59 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo, successfully landed at TFFG Grand Case-Espérance Airport on runway 30. The aircraft was fully loaded, and the pilot achieved a high score of 98.9% for the landing. The final approach was made from the east, heading 289.0° at an altitude of 786 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 82 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 88 knots. The touchdown distance of 143 meters was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -312 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting a stable and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from 269°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. The runway length of 983 meters was sufficient for the aircraft to land safely, and the touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control throughout the landing.
The total landing distance of 351 meters was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had made a precise and controlled approach, and the aircraft had responded well to the controls. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot achieving a high score and demonstrating excellent flying skills. The aircraft landed safely and efficiently, and the pilot had maintained control throughout the entire process.
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