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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,094 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 313 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 15 at UBBY Zaqatala International Airport, where the aircraft, a Carenado PA44, G-BGCP, successfully took off with a takeoff distance of 156 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 9 knots at 340 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in just 17 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn also showcased the aircraft's handling capabilities, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 24 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered at an angle of 62.6 degrees to the runway.
The downwind leg of the pattern was a bit longer, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 87 seconds. The base leg turn was another well-executed maneuver, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered at an angle of 9.6 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 15 was made from the north, with a heading of 159.0 degrees at an altitude of 195 feet above ground level.
The landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 61 knots and a touchdown distance of 311 meters, which was 41% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -96 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained favorable, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 9 knots at 340 degrees.
The total landing distance was 869 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft's fuel consumption was minimal, with a total of 2 kilograms used for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 6 nautical miles and took approximately 4 minutes to complete.
The PA44 aircraft, registered as G-BGCP, successfully landed at UBBY Zaqatala International Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was executed from the north, heading 159.0° at an altitude of 195 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on runway 15, which has a length of 2,094 meters.
The threshold height was well-maintained, and the threshold speed was achieved at 67 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 311 meters was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 61 knots was satisfactory. However, the most impressive aspect of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -96 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage and ensuring a safe landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 25°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from 340°. Although there was a tailwind of 9 knots, it did not significantly affect the landing. The crosswind component was negligible, which further contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 869 meters was only 41% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional control and precision. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it highlights the capabilities of the PA44 aircraft.
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