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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,712 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Archer II, then departed from runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The takeoff distance was 771 feet, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 61 knots.
After takeoff, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, beginning with a turn from the runway. This turn covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the crosswind leg, which was also a left-hand turn and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds. The downwind leg was a 2-nautical-mile turn at an angle of 80.3 degrees to the runway. This leg took 80 seconds to complete.
The downwind turn was followed by a base leg turn, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 35.3 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile in length and took 27 seconds to complete. The final turn, which led to the runway, covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 31 seconds.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 02, flying from the south at a heading of 10.0 degrees and at an altitude of 492 feet above ground level. The approach was made at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 269 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 56 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -63 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total landing distance was 2,520 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied back to the parking area, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 9 nautical miles and took 9 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 6 pounds of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions during the flight were characterized by a temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit.
The PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, achieving a high score of 97.9%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 10.0° at 1 nm and 492 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 02, which has a length of 5,502 ft. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a safe and controlled approach. The threshold speed of 70 kt was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot managed the aircraft's speed effectively during the landing.
The touchdown point was 269 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot maintained good control over the aircraft's descent and touchdown. The touchdown speed of 56 kt was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot managed the aircraft's speed effectively during the landing.
One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -63 fpm. This indicates that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down rapidly and smoothly, reducing the risk of overrunning the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained good control over the aircraft's direction during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 54°F. This suggests that the pilot did not have to contend with any adverse weather conditions that might have affected the landing.
The total landing distance was 2,520 ft, which is 46% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown effectively. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained good control over the aircraft's direction during the rollout.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed and controlled landing. The pilot demonstrated excellent skills and judgment, and the aircraft performed well under their control.
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