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Maintain the centreline
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 798 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 798 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 301 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 208B, then departed from runway 05 at EBZR Oostmalle Airfield. The takeoff distance was 466 meters, which accounted for 58% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 84 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 348°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile north of Wechelderzande, Flanders, Belgium, and ascended from an altitude of 1,072 feet above sea level to 10,093 feet above sea level, an increase of 9,021 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Vorselaar, Flanders, Belgium, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile south of Rijkevorsel, Flanders, Belgium, and descended from an altitude of 10,012 feet above sea level to 214 feet above sea level, a decrease of 9,798 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 05 at EBZR Oostmalle Airfield was made from the southwest, heading 48.0° at an altitude of 143 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 05, which had a length of 798 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 67 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 300 meters, and the touchdown speed was 58 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -70 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 350°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 429 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The flight concluded with taxiing to the parking area from the runway, which took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 16 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 24 minutes. The aircraft used 54 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at EBZR Oostmalle Airfield, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach was executed from the southwest, aligning with the runway 05 threshold at a heading of 48.0° and an altitude of 143 feet above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a well-executed approach, with the aircraft maintaining a stable and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 67 knots, which may be a minor concern. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 300 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 58 knots was also satisfactory.
The touchdown rate of -70 feet per minute (fpm) was an excellent indicator of the pilot's skill and control, as it suggests a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots from 350°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not appear to pose any significant challenges for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 429 meters was 54% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, resulting in a smooth and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline throughout the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of skill and precision on the part of the pilot, as well as a well-executed approach and landing procedure.
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