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Improve the pattern downwind leg
Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,001 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 391 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 16 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The DA-50 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a takeoff distance of 34 meters, which accounted for just 1% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 73 knots.
As the aircraft entered the local weather conditions, it was noted that the temperature was 14 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 16 knots blowing from a direction of 150 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 15 knots. The pilot navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern entry from runway 16, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in just 12 seconds.
The left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The angle to the runway was 45 degrees, with the aircraft heading at 164.3 degrees.
As the aircraft continued its approach, it entered the pattern downwind leg, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 82 seconds. The final approach to runway 16 was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading at 170.0 degrees and at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 94 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 71 knots. The touchdown distance was 389 meters, which was a good result, considering the runway length of 4,001 meters. The touchdown speed and rate were also within acceptable limits, with a smooth touchdown rate of -123 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the pilot maintained a good rollout alignment after touchdown. The total landing distance was 534 meters, which accounted for just 13% of the runway's total length. The aircraft used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel for the flight, which covered a distance of 3 nautical miles and took approximately 3 minutes to complete.
The DA-50 aircraft successfully landed at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The final approach to runway 16 was initiated from the north, with a heading of 170.0° at an altitude of 94 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately touching down on the runway with a smooth touchdown rate of -123 feet per minute (fpm).
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. The threshold speed of 77 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach. The touchdown distance of 389 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and stability during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were moderate, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 16 knots from a direction of 150°. The crosswind component was relatively low at 5 knots, while the headwind component was 15 knots, which helped to reduce the landing distance. The total landing distance of 534 meters was only 13% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to land safely and efficiently.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing and rollout phases. Overall, the DA-50 aircraft performed well during the landing, achieving a high score and demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise.
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