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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,614 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 523 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Cibao International Airport's runway 11 was smooth, with the Cessna 152 accelerating down the 2,606-meter runway to a liftoff speed of 53 knots in a distance of 330 meters, representing 13% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle tailwind of 1 knot from 270°, contributed to a straightforward takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated agility and responsiveness, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 121 seconds. The subsequent crosswind leg was executed efficiently, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 25 seconds. The downwind leg, spanning 3 nautical miles in 108 seconds, set the stage for a precise base leg turn, which was completed in 2 nautical miles with an angle of 19.4° to the runway. The final approach, initiated from the west at a heading of 102.0° and 1 nautical mile from the runway, was characterized by a stable descent and a good threshold height.
The landing itself was notable for its precision, with the touchdown point located 77 meters beyond the touchdown zone. Although the touchdown speed of 48 knots was slightly above the target, the touchdown rate of -64 feet per minute was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a high degree of control and stability during the final approach and landing phases. The total flight distance of 6 nautical miles was covered in 5 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 2 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 11 at MDST Cibao International Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 102.0° at 1 nm and 520 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 69 kt, which may have been a result of the aircraft's weight or configuration.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it was noted that the touchdown point was 77 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. The touchdown speed of 48 kt was also faster than the target, which may have contributed to the over-run. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was excellent, with a rate of -64 fpm, demonstrating good control and stability during the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the rollout.
The rollout phase was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft coming to a stop within a reasonable distance. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 0 kt and 1 kt respectively, which further facilitated a safe and controlled landing. Overall, the landing was scored 98.6%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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