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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
The 442 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 28 at N94 Carlisle, a small airfield. The Cessna 152 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 112 meters, which is 10% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 49 knots, marking the start of the climb.
As the aircraft entered the local area, 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 series of turns and legs. The pattern entry was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's proficiency in navigating the aircraft through tight spaces. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 26 seconds, further showcasing the pilot's skills.
As the aircraft progressed through the pattern, the pilot executed a downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile and establishing an angle of 74.5 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 57 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was then initiated, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles and establishing an angle of 50.6 degrees to the runway. The base leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 35 seconds.
The final turn was executed, and the aircraft began its final approach to runway 28. The pilot maintained a heading of 273.0 degrees and descended to an altitude of 572 feet above ground level, approximately 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 34 knots. The touchdown distance was 440 meters, which is well within the acceptable range for a Cessna 152. The touchdown rate was an impressive -55 feet per minute, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, with the aircraft touching down 3.5 meters off the centerline.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 6 nautical miles, taking approximately 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, consuming only 1 kilogram during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, demonstrating the pilot's skills and proficiency in navigating the Cessna 152 through a variety of maneuvers.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 89.8%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 273.0° at 1 nautical mile and 572 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 28, which has a length of 1,177 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the approach, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 66 knots, indicating a slightly aggressive approach. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 440 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 34 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the standout aspects of the landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -55 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot was able to smoothly and gradually bring the aircraft to a stop, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft or injury to the occupants.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft touching down 3.5 meters off-centerline. This may be a minor issue that can be addressed through further training or adjustments to the pilot's approach technique.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal at 1 knot. Overall, the pilot demonstrated good control and technique during the landing, and the aircraft was brought to a safe and controlled stop.
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