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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,080 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota with the registration N1303W, was then cleared for departure from runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,261 feet, which accounted for 23% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 71 knots.
As the aircraft departed the runway, it entered a left-hand pattern, which involved a turn to the left from the runway. This maneuver took 26 seconds to complete and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to the crosswind leg, where it turned to the left again, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The downwind turn was the next phase of the pattern, where the aircraft turned to the right, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 4 nautical miles long and took 109 seconds to complete.
The base leg turn was the next phase of the pattern, where the aircraft turned to the right again, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The base leg was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 17 seconds to complete. The final turn was the last phase of the pattern, where the aircraft turned to the right once more, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds.
The final approach to the runway was made from the south, with a heading of 9.0 degrees and an altitude of 725 feet above ground level. The aircraft was 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold at this point. The landing was made on runway 02, which was 5,502 feet long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 77 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,075 feet, and the touchdown speed was 69 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -75 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the flight were characterized by a temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight took approximately 9 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 5 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota with the registration N1303W, successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport with a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach was conducted from the south, with a heading of 9.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 725 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 77 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot was maintaining a safe and controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 1,075 feet, which is within the expected range for a aircraft of this type. The touchdown speed of 69 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and was able to slow the aircraft down safely. The touchdown rate of -75 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, suggesting that the pilot had a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 76°F. This suggests that the pilot had good visibility and was able to navigate the aircraft safely to the runway. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and touchdown.
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