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Improve the pattern base leg turn
Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 274 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EGPE Inverness Airport took less than a minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 23, utilizing 383 meters, or 21% of the runway's length, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 68 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern from runway 23, it completed the pattern in a timely manner, with the downwind turn requiring 2 nautical miles and taking approximately 60 seconds to complete. The base leg turn, also at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 229.0° and an altitude of 123 feet above ground level. The landing was executed successfully, with a touchdown speed of 51 knots and a touchdown rate of -79 feet per minute, indicating an excellent performance. The total landing distance was 479 meters, or 26% of the runway's length, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, with a flight time of 6 minutes and a fuel consumption of 3 kilograms. The aircraft's performance during the flight was characterized by a high degree of precision and control, with the pilot executing the various phases of the flight with ease and accuracy. The local weather conditions remained consistent throughout the flight, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269°. Overall, the flight was a successful demonstration of the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's skill.
The aircraft, Sierra C24R, successfully executed a precise final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the north east, aligning with the heading of 229.0° at 0 nm and 123 ft above ground level. The approach quality was exceptional, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 67 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it demonstrated a smooth touchdown characteristic, with a speed of 51 kt and a touchdown distance of 272 m, which was well within the acceptable limits.
The touchdown rate of -79 fpm was outstanding, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 269°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further enhancing the approach stability.
The aircraft's rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment along the centerline of the runway. The total landing distance of 479 m, which accounted for only 26% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was flawless, with a score of 100.0% reflecting the exceptional quality of the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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