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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 504 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 504 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 177 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 17 at AYKO Kokoda Airport in Papua New Guinea. The Kodiak 100 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 379 meters, which was 35% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 68 knots, and the aircraft lifted off into the air.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from the north. The aircraft climbed to a height of 14,951 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,173 feet from the initial altitude of 1,778 feet. This climb took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 15 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 44 minutes and covered a distance of 207 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place 10 miles northeast of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea.
The aircraft then began its descent, starting 3 miles west of AYQM Simogu Airstrip in the Eastern Highlands Province. The descent from 15,475 feet to 11,299 feet took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 17 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 5 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles, starting 1 mile northeast of AYGD Gimi Airstrip Amusa.
The aircraft continued its descent, starting 5 miles east of AYOZ Kora Airstrip in the Eastern Highlands Province. The descent from 11,297 feet to 8,546 feet took 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, starting 2 miles northeast of AYOZ Kora Airstrip.
The final descent phase began overhead AYOZ Kora Airstrip, with the aircraft descending from 8,154 feet to 5,967 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 19 at AYOZ Kora Airstrip, heading 191.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 244 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 67 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 174 meters, but the touchdown speed was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown rate was perfect at -30 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were different from those at departure, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from the west. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 394 meters, which was 78% of the runway's length. However, the runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 17.3 meters from the centerline. The total flight distance was 271 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 70 minutes. The aircraft used 200 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYOZ Kora Airstrip, with a final approach score of 89.8%. The pilot navigated the aircraft towards the runway 19 from the north, maintaining a heading of 191.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 244 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the pilot achieved a good threshold height, but slightly exceeded the target threshold speed, touching down at 72 knots. The touchdown distance of 174 meters was considered good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown speed of 67 knots was slightly above the target, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more optimal speed during the landing.
The touchdown rate of -30 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately navigate the aircraft onto the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 243°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot, which did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 394 meters was 78% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 17.3 meters from the centerline, suggesting that the pilot may have experienced some difficulty in maintaining a straight course during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and navigation skills. However, there were some minor areas for improvement, including maintaining a more optimal touchdown speed and ensuring a straight rollout alignment.
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