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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,381 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,381 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 182 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the departure roll from runway 29 at MYAS Sandy Point Airport. The aircraft, an AT802 Firefighting, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 460 meters, which was 33% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 97 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots from 359°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile west of the airport, where the aircraft ascended from 823 feet above sea level to 2,425 feet, an increase of 1,602 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent phase, where the aircraft descended from 1,928 feet to 334 feet, a decrease of 1,594 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The descent phase was initiated 4 miles east of the airport.
The aircraft then entered another climb phase, this time from 351 feet to 1,276 feet, an increase of 925 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The climb phase was started 6 miles east of the airport. Following the climb, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29 at MYAS Sandy Point Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading 272.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,286 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 29, which had a length of 1,381 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 73 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 181 meters, and the touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was firm at -368 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing. The local weather conditions during the landing were 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots from 358°, with a crosswind component of 4 knots and a headwind component of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 518 meters, which was 38% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The total flight distance was 17 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 15 minutes. The aircraft used 32 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, an AT802 Firefighting plane, successfully landed at MYAS Sandy Point Airport on runway 29. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 272.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,286 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise landing, taking into account the runway's length of 1,381 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 72 knots, registering at 73 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 181 meters was deemed good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 64 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -368 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
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 358°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 4 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through these conditions was impressive, as evidenced by the very good runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 518 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway, was also satisfactory. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and rollout. The runway rollout alignment was very good, further demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision.
Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, resulting in a score of 93.2%. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through challenging weather conditions and execute a precise landing is a testament to their expertise and training.
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