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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 948 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 948 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 224 m 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 to the runway, which took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 07 at ENML Molde Airport, Årø. The takeoff distance was 131 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 51 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Molde Airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 12°C temperature and winds of 4 knots at 9°. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb started overhead Molde Airport, where the aircraft ascended from 412 feet above sea level to 5,456 feet above sea level, an increase of 5,043 feet in 7 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 6 miles northwest of Vestnes, lasting 7 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 1 mile north of Brattvag, descending from 5,013 feet above sea level to 901 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,113 feet in 3 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile north of Arset, lasting 3 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another enroute climb 2 miles southeast of Alesund, ascending from 1,292 feet above sea level to 1,789 feet above sea level, an increase of 497 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 4 miles southeast of Alesund, where the aircraft descended from 1,800 feet above sea level to 743 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,057 feet in 2 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles. The enroute climb resumed 5 miles east of Hareid, where the aircraft ascended from 726 feet above sea level to 2,178 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,451 feet in 3 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 6 miles northeast of Orsta, where the aircraft descended from 2,174 feet above sea level to 913 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,261 feet in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise resumed 3 miles east of Orsta, lasting 7 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 06 at ENOV Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden, began from the southwest, heading 60.0° at 1 nautical mile and 237 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 06 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 223 meters, a touchdown speed of 50 knots, and a touchdown rate of -63 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were 12°C temperature and 1 knot wind at 0°.
The total landing distance was 420 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 59 nautical miles, taking 40 minutes, and the aircraft used 15 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at ENOV Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden, with an impressive score of 99.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south-west, heading 60.0° at 1 nautical mile and 237 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 06 with excellent results. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 59 knots was also satisfactory. The touchdown distance of 223 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 50 knots was well within the recommended range. Perhaps most impressively, the touchdown rate of -63 feet per minute (fpm) was exceptional, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from the north. This minimal wind made it easier for the pilot to maintain a stable approach and landing. The crosswind and headwind components were negligible, further contributing to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 420 meters was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing, resulting in a short and stable rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The Cessna Skyhawk's ability to land smoothly and precisely in a variety of conditions makes it a popular choice for pilots of all skill levels.
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