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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 470 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 470 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 152 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Owena Airstrip in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 28. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 70 kt, lifting off the ground after a distance of 240 m, which accounted for 68% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind blowing at 4 kt from 181°, resulting in a slight tailwind component of 1 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from Owena Airstrip, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, reaching an altitude of 11,796 ft asl in just 5 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 11 nm, with the aircraft increasing its altitude by 6,062 ft. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 11,796 ft asl for 18 minutes while covering a distance of 60 nm. The cruise phase was initiated 3 miles west of Habina Airstrip in the Eastern Highlands Province. Subsequently, the aircraft began its enroute descent phase, reducing its altitude from 11,864 ft asl to 4,890 ft asl in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nm. The descent phase was initiated 2 miles south of Yawan Airstrip in the Morobe Province.
Upon reaching the final approach phase, the aircraft was established on a heading of 146.0°, 1 nm from the threshold of runway 14 at Yawan Airstrip, at an altitude of 78 ft agl. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 55 kt, with a touchdown distance of 151 m, which accounted for 32% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -128 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, maintaining perfect alignment. The total landing distance was 271 m, which accounted for 58% of the available runway length. The aircraft used a total of 65 kg of fuel for the flight, covering a distance of 82 nm in 30 minutes.
The final approach to runway 14 at AYYW Yawan Airstrip was executed from the north west, aligning with the heading of 146.0° at 1 nm and 78 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 57 kt, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing configuration.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 151 m, and the touchdown speed of 55 kt was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was smooth at -128 fpm, demonstrating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 4 kt at 181°, contributed to a relatively calm environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 271 m, accounting for 58% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 96.3%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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