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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 3,852 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,852 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,654 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 21 at 42U Morgan Co. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, required a takeoff distance of 807 feet, which was 23% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 62 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 8 knots from 279 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 5 knots.
The enroute level cruise started overhead Mountain Green, Utah, and lasted for just 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began an enroute climb from 5,442 feet above sea level to 6,719 feet, an increase of 1,278 feet in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. This climb phase was also initiated overhead Mountain Green.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise, this time starting 1 mile southeast of Uintah, Utah, and lasting 3 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles. The next phase of the flight was an enroute descent from 7,475 feet above sea level to 6,164 feet, a decrease of 1,310 feet in 3 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles. This descent was initiated overhead Fruit Heights, Utah.
The aircraft then entered another enroute level cruise, starting overhead Centerville, Utah, and lasting 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The next phase of the flight was an enroute descent from 5,605 feet above sea level to 4,577 feet, a decrease of 1,028 feet in 2 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles. This descent was initiated 1 mile east of North Salt Lake, Utah.
The final approach to runway 35 at KBTF Skypark Airport was made from the south, heading 359.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 336 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 35, which had a length of 3,852 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 60 knots.
The touchdown point was 191 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 46 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -46 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 20 feet from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 11 knots from 340 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 10 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,213 feet, which was 57% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. Taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 19 minutes. The aircraft used 11 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KBTF Skypark Airport, achieving a high score of 96.9%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 359.0° at 1 nm and 336 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 35, which has a length of 3,852 ft.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 60 kt, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to flare earlier than expected.
The touchdown point was 191 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 46 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -46 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 20 ft from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight drift or a minor error in the pilot's alignment.
The local weather conditions were hot, with a temperature of 97 °F, and a moderate wind of 11 kt at 340°. The crosswind component was relatively light at 4 kt, while the headwind component was 10 kt, which may have helped to reduce the landing distance.
The total landing distance was 2,213 ft, which is 57% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and touchdown speed effectively. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills. However, there were a few minor deviations from the ideal landing, including the slightly below-target threshold speed and the slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position.
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