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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 998 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 998 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 71 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an AT802 Firefighting plane, taxiing from the parking to the runway at EGLK Blackbushe Airport. This short taxiing session took 2 minutes and covered a very short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following this, the plane departed from runway 07, with a takeoff distance of 511 meters, which was just 51% of the runway's length.
The initial takeoff roll was smooth and steady, and the plane lifted off at a speed of 87 kt. Local weather conditions were mostly calm, with a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind blowing at 1 kt from the north. There was virtually no crosswind or headwind effect on the aircraft.
Once airborne, the plane began an initial enroute cruise, starting from just west of Ottershaw (Surrey, England) and lasting less than 1 minute. This phase of the flight covered a very short distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Next, the plane started an enroute climb, beginning from just south of Virginia Water (Surrey, England). This climb phase was notable, increasing the plane's altitude from 827 ft asl to 1,321 ft asl, which is a gain of 493 feet over a distance of 3 nautical miles, accomplished in just 2 minutes. This marked a significant increase in altitude.
After achieving its desired altitude, the plane transitioned into an enroute level cruise. This phase started overhead Windlesham (Surrey, England) and lasted 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
After the extended cruise, the plane began its descent phase, starting over Yateley (Hampshire, England). This descent was also notable, with the plane decreasing its altitude from 1,180 ft asl to 415 ft asl, which is a decrease of 765 feet over a distance of 2 nautical miles, accomplished in just 2 minutes.
As the plane approached the final approach phase, it was heading towards runway 07 at EGLK Blackbushe Airport from the west. The plane maintained a steady heading of 71.0° at an altitude of 93 feet above the ground, with the landing imminent.
The plane landed smoothly on the runway 07 at EGLK Blackbushe Airport, touching down at a speed of 61 kt and maintaining a controlled touchdown rate of -125 fpm. However, the plane's touchdown was slightly misaligned from the runway centerline by 3.1 meters.
Despite the slight misalignment, the landing distance was relatively short at 246 meters, which is just 25% of the runway's length. Post-landing, the plane's runway rollout was very well aligned.
The final leg of the flight involved taxiing the plane to the parking area from the runway, which took 2 minutes and was another short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Considering the entire flight, it covered a total distance of 23 nautical miles, took 17 minutes, and used 40 kg of fuel.
A comprehensive analysis of the aircraft's successful landing at EGLK Blackbushe Airport is presented below:
The AT802 Firefighting aircraft approached the runway 07 at EGLK Blackbushe Airport from the west with a heading of 71.0°, flying at a height of 93 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. This initial approach demonstrated the aircraft's precise navigation and adherence to aviation standards.
During the landing, the touchdown speed of 65 knots was slightly below the target, indicating a controlled and gentle descent. The touchdown distance of 70 meters was well within the acceptable range, showcasing the pilot's ability to gauge and adjust the aircraft's speed accordingly.
The aircraft's touchdown speed at 61 knots was also within the recommended parameters, suggesting a smooth and stable approach. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -125 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, eliminating any risk of hard landing or damage to the aircraft.
Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.1 meters from the centerline, it is essential to acknowledge that this deviation is relatively minor and not likely to impact the overall safety or efficiency of the landing. This slight deviation may be attributed to minor variations in wind direction or the aircraft's control inputs.
Under the given weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C, a wind speed of 1 knot at 112°, and no crosswind or headwind, the pilot was able to execute a precise and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 246 meters, which accounted for only 25% of the available runway length, indicates that the aircraft touched down at a suitable position. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, highlighting the pilot's skill and precision in managing the aircraft's speed and direction during the landing phase.
In summary, the AT802 Firefighting aircraft successfully executed a well-coordinated and precise landing at EGLK Blackbushe Airport, showcasing the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities in diverse weather conditions.
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