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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,889 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 863 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 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, then departed from runway 30 at EKVG Vágar Airport. The takeoff distance was 934 feet, which accounted for 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 70 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 60°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269°.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 30, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 25 seconds, covering a similar distance. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle to the runway of 46.8°. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 92 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was completed in 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 57.5°. The base leg itself covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 31 seconds. The final turn was completed in 32 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 30 was made from the south-east, with a heading of 299.0° at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 116 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 30 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 66 knots, but the touchdown distance was good at 857 feet. The touchdown speed was 62 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -44 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269°.
The total landing distance was 1,768 feet, which accounted for 30% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 4 pounds of fuel.
The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at EKVG Vágar Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the south east, aligning with the runway 30 threshold at a heading of 299.0°. The aircraft was at an altitude of 116 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, indicating a precise and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, with the threshold speed being slightly below the target at 66 knots. This slight deviation from the target speed is not uncommon and does not indicate any significant issues with the landing. The touchdown distance of 857 feet was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown speed of 62 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -44 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a high level of situational awareness and control throughout the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,768 feet was 30% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and alignment throughout the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and skill on the part of the pilot, as well as the performance capabilities of the PA28 Arrow III aircraft. The landing was smooth, controlled, and within acceptable limits, making it a successful and safe operation.
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