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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,280 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,280 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 301 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking bay to the runway, taking approximately 3 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft in question was a Kodiak 100, which then took to the skies from runway 31 at KJMS Jamestown Regional Airport, one of the regional airports in the United States. The takeoff distance required was significantly less, with the aircraft using only 17% of the runway, which measured 331 meters. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 77 knots.
As the aircraft rose into the air, it encountered local weather conditions consisting of a relatively cool temperature of 16°C and light winds of 1 knot, blowing at an angle of 270°. Taking into account these weather conditions, the aircraft experienced a negligible crosswind and headwind. It climbed to an altitude of 6,006 feet above sea level from a starting altitude of 2,525 feet above sea level, a vertical distance of 3,481 feet, in just 4 minutes while covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began over 4 miles to the southeast of Glinz Farms, a local site over 29ND, where it remained at its cruising altitude for only 2 minutes before beginning the descent phase. The descent involved lowering from 5,991 feet above sea level to 2,620 feet above sea level, a drop of 3,371 feet in 8 minutes, covering 19 nautical miles in the process.
As the aircraft approached the destination airport, 46D Carrington Muni, the final approach was carried out from the southeast direction. The aircraft touched down safely on runway 31, with a total landing distance that took up a mere 48% of the runway length. The touchdown speed of 63 knots was well below the threshold speed, with the touchdown being smooth and the landing rate at -125 feet per minute.
After safely landing on the runway, the aircraft took just over 1 minute to taxi back to the parking bay, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Throughout the flight, the aircraft used a total of 45 kilograms of fuel, traveling a total distance of 37 nautical miles in 20 minutes. Overall, the flight was characterized by its smooth execution and good alignment of the runway rollout.
This successful landing of a Kodiak 100 aircraft at Carrington Muni Airport's runway 31 showcases a high level of skill and precision. The pilot demonstrated excellent control throughout the approach, maintaining a heading of 315.0° as they descended from an altitude of 1,016 ft. Their position at 4 nm and 1,016 ft agl, prior to reaching the final approach path, indicates they were on track to make a smooth and efficient landing.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the pilot's effective use of the runway threshold. The aircraft landed at a speed of 69 kt, which is the ideal threshold speed for this particular runway. This precise control allowed the pilot to touch down with a minimal amount of energy and reduce the risk of bouncing or drifting off the runway.
From a safety perspective, the touchdown distance of 299 m was also commendable, as it demonstrated the pilot's ability to accurately gauge their speed and altitude. The touchdown speed of 63 kt was equally impressive, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's descent and speed.
The landing rate was another factor that stood out in this report. A smooth touchdown rate of -125 fpm is indicative of a well-executed landing, with the pilot managing to bring the aircraft down to the ground with a minimal amount of shock or vibration. This is especially important for a multi-engine aircraft like the Kodiak 100, which relies on precise control and coordination between its engines and flight controls.
In terms of the overall landing distance, the aircraft took 614 m to come to a stop, which is a relatively short distance considering the runway's length of 1,280 m. This suggests that the pilot made effective use of the runway's length, applying gentle and controlled braking to bring the aircraft to a safe and smooth stop.
The one area for minor improvement was the slight misalignment of the aircraft from the runway's centreline, which was noted to be 5.6 m off-centre during touchdown. However, this is a relatively minor issue and the overall roll-out alignment was reported as being very good. The local weather conditions, including the temperature of 15 °C and the light wind of 1 kt from 270°, also contributed to the smoothness of the landing.
Overall, this landing is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities. The Kodiak 100 is known for its reliability and versatility, and this landing is a great example of what it can achieve in the right hands.
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