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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 4,984 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,084 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Cessna Skyhawk took off from runway 32 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, covering a takeoff distance of 391 feet, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 61 knots, reaching the desired altitude quickly. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 10 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it began its enroute climb overhead KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, ascending from an altitude of 668 feet above sea level to 241 feet above sea level. This increase in altitude of 427 feet was achieved in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb was smooth and efficient, setting the stage for a successful landing.
The final approach to runway 32 was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 306.0 degrees at an altitude of 156 feet above ground level. The approach was made at a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway, ensuring a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the Cessna Skyhawk touched down on runway 32, which had a length of 4,984 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 67 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 1,076 feet, and the touchdown speed was a respectable 45 knots. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -91 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of skill and control on the part of the pilot.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were identical to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
In conclusion, the flight of the Cessna Skyhawk was a textbook example of a well-executed takeoff, climb, and landing. The aircraft performed flawlessly, and the pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the flight. The total flight distance was a mere 2 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of 2 pounds of fuel.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 96.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 306.0°. At an altitude of 156 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilot executed a precise final approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 32, which has a length of 4,984 feet. The threshold height was satisfactory, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway's beginning. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 67 knots. This may be attributed to the pilot's cautious approach or the aircraft's performance in the given conditions.
The touchdown distance of 1,076 feet was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach. The touchdown speed of 45 knots was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down effectively before touching down. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -91 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the pilot executed a smooth and controlled descent, minimizing the impact on the aircraft's landing gear.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a precise course throughout the approach and landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 69°F and a wind speed of 13 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 11 knots. These conditions may have presented some challenges for the pilot, but they were successfully managed to achieve a high-scoring landing.
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