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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: seven 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. These checks are the approach's score.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 3,492 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,492 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 732 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Stanly County Airport (KVUJ), the PA28 Archer II began its journey with a smooth taxiing phase, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 3 minutes. As it reached the runway, the aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 22L, utilizing 1,649 feet, or 30% of the runway's length, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 70 knots. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 78°F and a 7-knot headwind, contributed to a relatively straightforward takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from KVUJ, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, ascending from 1,049 feet above sea level to 1,515 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 7 minutes and covered 13 nautical miles, positioning the aircraft 1 mile southwest of Badin, North Carolina. The cruise phase was characterized by a stable and efficient flight path, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a steady pace.
Upon reaching the final approach phase, the PA28 Archer II began its descent towards runway 22R at KVUJ, aligning itself with the runway from the northeast at a heading of 167.0°. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 61 knots, with a touchdown distance of 728 feet, or 43% of the runway's length. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown rate, with a perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment. Following a smooth taxiing phase, the aircraft came to a stop, having completed a total flight distance of 21 nautical miles, using 15 pounds of fuel in the process, and taking a total of 15 minutes to complete the flight.
The final approach to runway 22R at KVUJ Stanly County Airport was executed from the north east, heading 167.0° at 2 nm and 1,479 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 70 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a speed of 61 kt, which was also within the desired parameters.
The touchdown characteristics were impressive, with a touchdown distance of 728 ft, well within the acceptable range for the runway length of 3,496 ft. The touchdown rate of -56 fpm was exceptional, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 77°F and a wind of 8 kt at 179°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment. The total landing distance of 1,487 ft, which accounted for 43% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.3% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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