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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,128 ft 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 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, where the Vision Jet took off with a takeoff distance of 1,068 feet, which is 21% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 87 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 71°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 280°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, which it completed in a relatively short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 11 seconds. The pattern crosswind leg was also flown in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 59.8° to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 60 seconds to complete.
The base leg turn was flown at an angle of 37.3° to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was then completed in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The final turn was also flown in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 11 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 213.0° at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 112 feet above ground level.
However, the pilot decided to go-around at an altitude of 87 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 23, which has a length of 5,004 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 86 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,128 feet, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 71 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -50 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 268°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 2,983 feet, which is 60% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight took 8 minutes to complete. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Vision Jet successfully landed at KSFZ North Central State Airport, achieving a high score of 97.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 213.0° at 0 nm and 112 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 23, which has a length of 5,004 ft. The threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was slightly higher than ideal at 86 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 1,128 ft was within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The touchdown speed of 71 kt was a bit faster than desired, but the touchdown rate of -50 fpm was excellent, demonstrating a well-executed landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F and a gentle wind of 6 kt at 268°. The crosswind component was 5 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt. These conditions did not appear to pose any significant challenges for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 2,983 ft was 60% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise and control during the landing phase. Overall, the Vision Jet's landing at KSFZ North Central State Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency.
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