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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 146 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at MYBS South Bimini Airport. The DHC-2 Beaver aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 946 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 80 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of MYBS South Bimini Airport, it reached an altitude of 1,476 feet above sea level, an increase of 881 feet from the initial altitude of 595 feet. This climb was achieved in just 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The enroute level cruise phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude.
The enroute descent phase began overhead MYBS South Bimini Airport and lasted for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 1,575 feet above sea level to 71 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,504 feet. This descent covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The final approach to landing was initiated from an altitude of 1 nautical mile above the ground, and the aircraft descended to 70 feet above ground level before beginning its final descent.
The final approach and touchdown phase was characterized by a descent from 44 feet above ground level to 0 feet above ground level in just 4 seconds. The touchdown speed was 56 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was firm at -329 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was also good at 141 meters. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
Following touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout, during which it covered a distance of 173 meters. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 14 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The DHC-2 Beaver aircraft successfully landed at Alice Town in the Bimini District of the Bahamas, achieving a high score of 91.9%. The final approach to landing was conducted from 1 nautical mile to 1 nautical mile at an altitude of 70 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it descended from 44 feet agl to 0 feet agl in a mere 4 seconds, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent.
The touchdown itself was executed well, with a speed of 56 knots, which is considered good for a landing. The touchdown rate was firm at -329 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled and stable touchdown. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 141 meters, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind of 0 knots. The landing rollout was also smooth, with the aircraft maintaining an altitude of 0 feet above sea level (asl) and covering a distance of 173 meters.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The aircraft's performance was also impressive, with a good touchdown speed, firm touchdown rate, and short touchdown distance.
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