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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,521 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,861 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cork Airport, the aircraft began its journey on runway 16, accelerating down the 4,710-foot stretch to achieve liftoff at a speed of 94 kt. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 60 °F and a moderate headwind of 5 kt, with a crosswind component of 9 kt. Following a smooth takeoff, the aircraft transitioned into a climb, ascending from 1,076 ft asl to 1,086 ft asl in less than 1 minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nm.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it reached an altitude of 5,440 ft asl, having ascended from 1,325 ft asl in 7 minutes and covering 17 nm. The climb was followed by a series of level cruises, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed. Notably, the second level cruise phase, which lasted 8 minutes and covered 22 nm, was the longest of the flight. The aircraft then began its descent, reducing its altitude from 5,489 ft asl to 960 ft asl in 3 minutes and covering 7 nm. The final approach to Kerry Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft aligning itself with the runway 26 threshold at 1 nm and 734 ft agl.
The aircraft landed on runway 26, a 6,521-foot stretch, with a threshold height of 57 ft agl, slightly above the target. The touchdown speed of 74 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -207 fpm was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 ft from the centreline. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a short distance of less than 1 nm in 1 minute. The total flight distance was 54 nm, with a total flight time of 25 minutes and a fuel consumption of 111 lbs.
The final approach to runway 26 at EIKY Kerry Airport from the east was conducted at a heading of 253.0°, with the aircraft established at 1 nm and 734 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 57 ft agl, which was slightly above the target. The threshold speed was good, with a recorded speed of 93 kt, indicating a well-executed approach.
Touchdown occurred 1,418 ft beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 74 kt, which was within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown rate of -207 fpm was fair, suggesting a slightly higher than ideal rate of descent. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 ft from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 63°F and a headwind of 18 kt, may have contributed to the slight misalignment.
The total landing distance of 3,265 ft was 50% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent path along the centreline. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 88.4%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal approach and touchdown characteristics, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were sufficient to ensure a safe and controlled landing.
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