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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,862 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 344 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the PC-24 Air Ambulance taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KBFI Boeing Field King County International Airport. This process took 3 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 14R, with a takeoff distance of 903 meters, which was 33% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 132 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 140 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 3 knots. After departing from KBFI, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile west of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington. The climb took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 76 nautical miles, with the aircraft rising from an altitude of 1,118 feet above sea level to 34,461 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 3 miles west of WN17 Hoverhawk Ranch Airport in Wenatchee, Washington. This phase of the flight lasted for 243 minutes and covered a distance of 1,651 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 4 miles south of CPH9 Fordwich Airport in Fordwich, Ontario, Canada. The descent took 23 minutes and covered a distance of 107 nautical miles, with the aircraft dropping from an altitude of 35,536 feet to 2,140 feet.
The final approach to runway 14 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport was made from the northwest, with a heading of 127.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,426 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 345 meters, which was 43% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 105 knots, and the touchdown rate was -169 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The local weather conditions at KBUF were a temperature of -6 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 209 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 0 knots. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,842 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 292 minutes. The aircraft used 1,825 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The PC-24 Air Ambulance successfully landed at KBUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 127.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,426 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, setting up for a smooth touchdown on runway 14.
The runway at KBUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport has a length of 1,862 meters, providing a safe margin for the aircraft's landing. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 118 knots was also well within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was impressive, with a touchdown distance of 345 meters and a speed of 105 knots. The touchdown rate of -169 feet per minute (fpm) was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's direction and trajectory.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of -6°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 209°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and the headwind component was negligible at 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a safe and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 804 meters was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's speed and direction, allowing for a smooth and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's direction and speed during the rollout phase.
Overall, the PC-24 Air Ambulance's landing at KBUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was impressive, and the landing was completed safely and efficiently.
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