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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 611 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 28 at N94 Carlisle, a small airfield. The Cessna 152 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 232 meters, which accounted for 20% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 64 knots, marking the start of the climb.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the pilot encountered a relatively calm environment, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight headwind, which would have a minimal impact on the flight.
The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 28, navigating the aircraft through a tight turn that covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 18 seconds. This demonstrated the aircraft's agility and responsiveness to control inputs. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was slightly longer, taking 24 seconds to complete, but still showcased the aircraft's ability to handle the gentle wind conditions.
As the pilot progressed through the pattern, a downwind turn was initiated, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The angle of the turn was 45 degrees, with the aircraft heading towards the runway at an angle of 138.1 degrees. This turn was likely used to configure the aircraft for the final approach.
The final approach to runway 28 was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 273.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 336 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The pilot then lined up with the runway and began the descent, aiming for a good threshold height.
However, the landing was not entirely smooth, as the pilot reported that the threshold speed was excessively high at 81 knots. This may have been due to a variety of factors, including the aircraft's performance characteristics or the pilot's technique. Despite this, the touchdown point was very long, using more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 39 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.9 meters, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
In conclusion, the flight was a relatively routine operation, with the pilot navigating the Cessna 152 through a series of turns and approaches. While there were some minor issues with the landing, the overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot was satisfactory. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 86.3%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 273.0° at 1 nautical mile and 336 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 28, which has a length of 1,177 meters.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe altitude before touching down. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 81 knots, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to flare the aircraft too late or not aggressively enough. This resulted in a touchdown point that was very long, using more than 50% of the available runway.
Despite the high threshold speed, the touchdown speed of 39 knots was reported as good, indicating that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down effectively before touchdown. The touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained a smooth and controlled descent.
However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.9 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to the pilot's failure to maintain a steady heading during the final approach. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind and headwind components were negligible, at 0 and 1 knot, respectively.
Overall, the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills during the landing, but could improve on their threshold speed and heading management to achieve a more precise touchdown.
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