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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,527 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 251 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight began with the AT802 firefighting aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KAPF Naples Municipal Airport, taking around 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft departed from runway 05, it performed a normal departure roll with a takeoff distance of 515 meters, which was 34% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 91 knots. On the day of the flight, the temperature was 16°C with a light wind blowing at 2 knots from the north-northeast (36°), resulting in a negligible crosswind and a gentle headwind.
After lifting off, the aircraft initiated a steep enroute climb from 126 feet above sea level to 1,283 feet, covering a distance of approximately 5 nautical miles and an altitude gain of 1,157 feet in just 2 minutes.
The enroute level cruise phase started at a point over the FA37 Wing South Airpark, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 3 minutes while covering around 7 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft initiated an enroute descent from 1,738 feet above sea level to 272 feet, decreasing by 1,467 feet in 2 minutes and covering a distance of approximately 4 nautical miles.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft continued to alternate between enroute climbs and descents, with a notable climb from 250 feet above sea level to 2,150 feet over a distance of 3 nautical miles in just 3 minutes. The descent from 2,357 feet above sea level to 1,769 feet, however, resulted in a relatively smaller altitude gain of 588 feet, covering a distance of approximately 4 nautical miles.
During the final approach, the aircraft descended from a height of 1,538 feet above sea level to 113 feet at a location 2 miles south west of Vineyards, Florida, before performing a steep descent to the runway threshold. The final approach to runway 05 began heading towards the south west from 0 nautical miles at an altitude of 108 feet above ground level, targeting a landing on the same runway.
The landing itself was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 62 knots and a rate of descent of -198 feet per minute. The aircraft rolled out perfectly on the runway, with a total landing distance of 536 meters.
Finally, the aircraft taxiied from the runway back to the parking area, taking just 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The flight distance turned out to be approximately 35 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 63 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The AT802 Firefighting aircraft successfully completed a landing at KAPF Naples Municipal Airport, showcasing outstanding pilot skills and adherence to safety protocols. The approach to runway 05 was initiated from the south west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 43.0° and reaching a height of 0 nm at an altitude of 108 feet above ground level (agl).
As the aircraft descended onto the runway, the pilot achieved a smooth touchdown with a speed of 62 knots, which is well within the target range. The touchdown rate was also impressive, with a rate of -198 feet per minute, further indicating a steady and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating the pilot's precise control during the final approach and landing phases.
The aircraft landed safely on runway 05, which has a length of 1,527 meters. The threshold height was found to be good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target, at 74 knots. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall outcome of the landing. The touchdown distance of 248 meters was also deemed good.
A total landing distance of 536 meters was recorded, with the aircraft rolling out for 35% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was flawless, further testifying to the pilot's exceptional skills and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, consisting of a temperature of 15°C and wind speeds of 2 knots from 35°, had minimal impact on the landing. The lack of crosswind allowed the pilot to focus on controlling the aircraft's descent, ensuring a safe touchdown.
In light of these factors, the AT802 Firefighting aircraft demonstrated a remarkable landing performance, with a score of 99.7% reflecting the high standard achieved by the pilot. This outstanding result highlights the expertise and dedication to safety that pilots possess, ensuring that flights operate effectively, efficiently, and most importantly, safely.
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