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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,193 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,193 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 261 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted in a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 10 at L88 New Cuyama, with a takeoff distance of 303 meters, which accounted for 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 68 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 228 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind present. The aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 10, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 34 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 31 seconds, also covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, which involved a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle of 72.5 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 67 seconds. The base leg turn was completed in 1 nautical mile, with an angle of 29.4 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was covered in less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The final turn was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 9 seconds.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 10 from the west, heading 117.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 208 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on the runway, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was also good at 70 knots. The touchdown distance was 258 meters, which was considered good, and the touchdown speed was 56 knots, also considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -64 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 219 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind present. The total landing distance was 525 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
In conclusion, the flight was completed with a total distance of 5 nautical miles, taking approximately 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good performance and alignment throughout the various phases of flight.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at L88 New Cuyama, achieving a score of 97.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 117.0° at 1 nautical mile and 208 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, resulting in a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 70 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 258 meters, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 56 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -64 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, showcasing the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 219°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 525 meters, which is 44% of the runway length, was also within the acceptable range.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability during the landing roll. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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