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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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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 4,984 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,001 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Cessna Skyhawk took off from runway 32 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, covering a takeoff distance of 416 feet, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 65 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 67°F and a wind speed of 16 knots from a direction of 329°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 15 knots.
After takeoff, the pilot entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 63 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in a shorter distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 61 seconds.
As the aircraft approached the base leg turn, it maintained a distance of 0 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 16.0°. The final approach to runway 32 was made from the southeast, with a heading of 311.0° at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 72 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 32 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 43 knots and a touchdown distance of 998 feet. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target speed of 66 knots, but the touchdown rate of -96 feet per minute was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 329°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,446 feet, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used 2 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, achieving a score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 311.0° at an altitude of 72 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 32, which has a length of 4,984 feet. The threshold height was reported as good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a consistent rate of descent and avoided any significant deviations from the desired altitude. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 66 knots, which may indicate a slight delay in the pilot's decision to touch down.
The touchdown distance of 998 feet was considered good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft and avoided any significant deviations from the desired flight path. The touchdown speed of 43 knots was also reported as good, suggesting that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent and maintained a safe speed at touch down. The touchdown rate of -96 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 10 knots from 329°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward, with minimal challenges for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 1,446 feet was 29% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. This suggests that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent and maintained control throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also reported as perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a consistent heading and avoided any significant deviations from the desired flight path during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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