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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 1,202 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,202 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 214 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 04 at the SWCG Fazenda Varjão Grande Airport, where the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche took off with a takeoff distance of 426 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 95 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 04, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 79.8 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 62 seconds to complete.
The pattern base leg turn was then executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 9.6 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 04 was made from the south, with the aircraft heading at 18.0 degrees and at an altitude of 139 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 04 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 62 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at 23 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 528 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
In terms of fuel consumption, the total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good weather conditions and a successful landing.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at SWCG Fazenda Varjão Grande Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 18.0° at 1 nautical mile and 139 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, resulting in a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 69 knots, which is within the acceptable range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 212 meters, which is within the expected range. However, the touchdown speed of 62 knots was slightly faster than ideal, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of 23 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and alignment with the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 21°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 96°, resulting in a minimal crosswind component of 3 knots and a headwind component of 1 knot.
The total landing distance of 528 meters was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The high score of 98.3% reflects the pilot's ability to execute a safe and efficient landing, despite a slightly faster touchdown speed.
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