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Improve the pattern downwind leg
Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 30 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 10 at N94 Carlisle, where the Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 173 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 59 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 10 at N94 Carlisle, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 8 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also noted, with the aircraft taking 24 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was completed with a distance of 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was 68.6 degrees. The downwind leg itself took 111 seconds to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 10 at N94 Carlisle was made from the west, with the aircraft heading at 91.0 degrees and at an altitude of 157 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 10 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 27 meters and a touchdown speed of 42 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -137 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind was 0 knots, and the tailwind was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 856 meters, which accounted for 73% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, taking 5 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 97.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 91.0° at an altitude of 157 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach to runway 10.
Upon landing, the pilot demonstrated excellent control, achieving a threshold speed of 44 knots, which was well below the target speed. This indicates that the pilot was cautious and aware of the risk of stalling, a critical aspect of safe landing procedures. The touchdown distance of 27 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 42 knots was within the acceptable range.
The landing rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -137 feet per minute (fpm), which is a testament to the pilot's skill and control. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and consistent approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 856 meters was 73% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and the pilot's skill level. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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