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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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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 5,632 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,339 ft 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 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, where the Mooney Ovation M20R aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,260 ft, which is 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 66 kt, and the aircraft was able to lift off the ground quickly.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 91 °F and a wind of 12 kt at 312 °, resulting in a crosswind of 10 kt and a tailwind of 5 kt. The pilot navigated the aircraft through a left-hand pattern entry from runway 08, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 47 seconds.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg of the pattern, covering a distance of 2 nm in 61 seconds. The base leg turn was completed in 1 nm, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 6.6 °. The final approach to runway 08 was made from the southwest, with a heading of 62.0 ° at 0 nm and an altitude of 303 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 08 was successful, with a threshold speed that was well above the target at 87 kt. The touchdown distance was good at 1,330 ft, and the touchdown speed was 72 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was excellent at -75 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing were a temperature of 90 °F and a wind of 12 kt at 313 °, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kt and a tailwind of 5 kt. The total landing distance was 2,395 ft, which is 43% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used -1 lb of fuel during the flight, indicating a slight decrease in fuel weight. Overall, the flight was a successful and controlled operation, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and adherence to standard procedures.
The Mooney Ovation M20R aircraft successfully landed at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, achieving a score of 93.9%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 62.0° at 0 nm and 303 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision as it descended onto runway 08, which has a length of 5,632 ft.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 87 kt. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control and managed to slow down the aircraft effectively before touchdown. The touchdown distance of 1,330 ft was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 72 kt was good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable approach and managed to slow down the aircraft smoothly.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -75 fpm. This indicates that the pilot had managed to control the aircraft's descent and touchdown with precision, resulting in a smooth and stable landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which further emphasizes the pilot's skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 90°F and a wind speed of 12 kt at 313°. The crosswind component was 11 kt, while the tailwind component was 5 kt. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot managed to maintain control and precision throughout the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 2,395 ft was 43% of the runway length, which is within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing demonstrates the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating challenging weather conditions and achieving a smooth and stable touchdown.
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