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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.
Side view — the last 447 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 447 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 198 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 28 at AYBG Baindoung Airport, where the Kodiak 100 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 246 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of AYBG Baindoung Airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and continued to an altitude of 12,211 feet above sea level. This climb involved an increase of 7,794 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 9 minutes and covered a distance of 26 nautical miles, starting 7 miles south of AYYW Yawan Airstrip.
The enroute descent phase began 5 miles east of BCP Bambu Airport, where the aircraft descended from an altitude of 12,009 feet above sea level to 6,923 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,086 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 25 at AYBC Bambu Airport was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 251.0 degrees at an altitude of 112 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 25 at AYBC Bambu Airport was notable for being very long, with the touchdown point exceeding 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed was 70 knots, which was considered fast, and the touchdown rate was very hard at -584 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at departure, with a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 441 meters, which accounted for 99% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline. The total flight distance was 42 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 24 minutes, during which the aircraft used 54 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYBC Bambu Airport on runway 25. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 251.0° at an altitude of 112 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 71 knots, which is within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown point was located very far down the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available length. This indicates that the pilot may have been slightly too aggressive with the landing, resulting in a longer than necessary rollout. The touchdown speed of 70 knots was also faster than ideal, contributing to the hard touchdown rate of -584 feet per minute (fpm).
Despite the slightly aggressive landing, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 28°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots.
The total landing distance of 441 meters was 99% of the available runway length, which is a relatively high percentage. This suggests that the pilot may have been able to achieve a shorter landing distance with a more conservative approach. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline, which is a minor issue that can be addressed with further training or adjustments to the pilot's technique.
Overall, the landing was successful, but there are areas for improvement, particularly in terms of touchdown speed and rollout distance. With some adjustments to the pilot's technique and approach, the aircraft can achieve a safer and more efficient landing.
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