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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 482 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.32 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 127 kt in a distance of 942 meters, which accounted for 38% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and precise turn, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 16 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed with equal agility, taking 12 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, which covered a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 67.8° to the runway. The downwind leg itself spanned 2 nm in 35 seconds, after which the aircraft began its base leg turn, reducing the angle to the runway to 21.6°. The final approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 265 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 232.0°.
The aircraft touched down on runway 23 at a speed of 78 kt, 68 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and with a touchdown rate of -53 fpm, which was considered excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the subsequent rollout was executed with precision, with the aircraft coming to a stop at a distance of 890 meters, or 36% of the available runway length. The total flight distance was 10 nm, and the aircraft consumed 2 kg of fuel during the 6-minute flight.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 232.0° at 0 nm and 265 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 98 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down 68 m beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 78 kt, which was also within the acceptable limits.
The touchdown characteristics were noteworthy, with an excellent touchdown rate of -53 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further facilitating a smooth touchdown.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 890 m, which accounted for 36% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was executed with exceptional precision and control, resulting in a score of 99.7%.
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