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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 729 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 729 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 364 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft taking off from runway 29 at S51 Andy McBeth Airport. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed of 102 knots after covering a takeoff distance of 493 meters, which was 68% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 128 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility by completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was even quicker, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 49.6 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself lasted for 68 seconds, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The base leg turn was the longest part of the pattern, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 162.9 degrees to the runway. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 11, which was located to the north-west. The approach was made from a heading of 128 degrees at an altitude of 222 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was notable for its speed, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 88 knots, which was faster than the target threshold speed. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -13 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The aircraft used more than 50% of the available runway, covering a total distance of 530 meters, which was 73% of the runway length.
The post-landing rollout was smooth, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the aircraft used a total of -1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight demonstrated impressive performance and control, particularly during the pattern and landing phases.
The C408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft successfully landed at S51 Andy McBeth Airport, achieving a score of 96.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 128.0° at an altitude of 222 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The final approach was executed with good control, and the aircraft landed smoothly on runway 11.
The runway length at S51 Andy McBeth Airport is 729 meters, and the threshold height was well within the acceptable range. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed, coming in at 98 knots. This may have contributed to the aircraft's touchdown point being farther down the runway than desired, using more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 88 knots was also faster than the target speed, which could have added to the long touchdown point.
Despite these minor issues, the aircraft's touchdown rate was perfect, coming in at -13 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft's descent was well-controlled and smooth. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and consistent approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from 155°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 530 meters, which is 73% of the available runway. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it was still within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the C408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft performed well during the landing, achieving a high score of 96.3%. While there were some minor issues with the touchdown point and speed, the aircraft's touchdown rate and runway touchdown alignment were excellent. The favorable weather conditions also contributed to the smooth and controlled landing.
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