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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.
wheel landing
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 113 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in SCHA Chamonate Airport started with a short taxiing period of 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile before the aircraft rolled onto runway 09. Takeoff distance was 17 meters, representing just 1% of the runway length, and the plane lifted off at a speed of 47 knots.
During the initial climb, the aircraft ascended from 1,512 feet above sea level to 5,312 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. This initial climb phase marked the end of the departure procedures and the beginning of the enroute cruise phase, which started approximately 8 miles northeast of Chamonate Airport. For 3 minutes, the plane maintained a steady altitude of 5,312 feet while covering a further 7 nautical miles.
A short enroute climb phase saw the plane rising from 5,075 feet above sea level to 5,746 feet in 2 minutes, covering just 3 nautical miles. As the flight continued, a descent phase started 17 miles northeast of the airport, where the aircraft dropped from 5,757 feet to 4,652 feet in 3 minutes, covering a short distance of 3 nautical miles.
Approaching the airport, the plane began its final descent from 44 feet above ground level to 0 feet, touching down smoothly in just 4 seconds. Touchdown speed was at a manageable 25 knots, with a gentle touchdown rate of 104 feet per minute and a distance of 80 meters.
Local weather conditions throughout the flight remained relatively stable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots from different directions, which posed minimal challenges to the pilot. Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 22 nautical miles in 11 minutes, utilizing 7 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft Savage Norden has safely landed 16 miles northeast of Chamonate Airport Copiapo in the Region de Atacama, Chile. This airport is a significant location, being a vital transportation hub for individuals traveling in and out of the Atacama region.
During the final stages of descent, the aircraft's altitude decreased by an impressive 44 feet in just 4 seconds, demonstrating the pilots' exceptional skill and precision in controlling the aircraft's descent. This marked a successful approach to what can be considered a challenging landing site, taking into account the remote location and the potential difficulties associated with landing in the Atacama desert.
The speed at which the aircraft touched down was satisfactory at 25 knots, which was a result of the pilots' deliberate effort to maintain a stable and controlled touchdown speed. This was complemented by a very favorable touchdown rate of 104 feet per minute (fpm), which highlights the pilots' exceptional skill and professionalism.
Furthermore, the touchdown distance of 80 meters was also impressive, showcasing the effectiveness of the pilots' pre-landing procedures and the aircraft's performance. These achievements were made possible despite the presence of a moderate crosswind of 5 knots and a marginal tailwind of 1 knot.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing, with a temperature of 15°C and an extremely gentle wind speed of 5 knots at a direction of 185°, created a relatively favorable environment for the landing operation. The overall success of the landing is a testament to the skill and training of the pilots, as well as the reliability and performance of the Savage Norden aircraft.
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