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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.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 607 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 607 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 154 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 17 at Vashon Municipal Airport, 2S1. The aircraft, a Baron, required a takeoff distance of 83 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 54 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 0 degrees, with a slight tailwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 17, it demonstrated a swift and efficient maneuver, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 61 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in an equally impressive 20 seconds, showcasing the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft.
The pattern downwind leg was brief, lasting only 7 seconds as the aircraft transitioned into the final approach phase. The approach was made to runway 35, which was located to the south, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 5.0 degrees at an altitude of 612 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 35, which had a length of 607 meters. Although the threshold speed was slightly higher than ideal at 87 knots, the touchdown distance was satisfactory at 153 meters. The touchdown speed of 77 knots was a bit fast, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -140 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 0 degrees, accompanied by a headwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 376 meters, accounting for 62% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in controlling the aircraft during the landing phase. The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 2 kilograms.
The aircraft in question, a Baron, successfully landed at 2S1 Vashon Municipal Airport on runway 35. The final approach was initiated from the south, with a heading of 5.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 612 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, resulting in a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the pilot achieved a good threshold height, but unfortunately, the threshold speed was slightly too high at 87 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 153 meters was within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed of 77 knots was a little fast, but the smooth touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute (fpm) suggests that the pilot was able to absorb the impact effectively.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 0°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not significantly impact the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady course and was well-aligned with the runway.
The total landing distance of 376 meters was 62% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had made effective use of the available runway length and had maintained a steady speed throughout the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop without any issues.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of threshold speed and touchdown speed, which can be addressed through further training and practice.
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