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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,288 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,288 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 451 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 13 at Wick Airport, EGPC. The SR22 aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 78 kt. The takeoff distance was 428 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 6 °C and a wind speed of 6 kt from a direction of 310 °, resulting in a tailwind of 6 kt.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 13, with a distance of less than 1 nm covered in 57 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in under 1 nm in 25 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nm covered. The downwind leg itself was completed in less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.
The final approach to runway 31 was made from the south-east, with a heading of 308.0 ° at a distance of 1 nm and an altitude of 335 ft above ground level. The landing on runway 31 was successful, with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 86 kt. The touchdown point was 55 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 70 kt, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -81 fpm.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4 °C and a wind speed of 5 kt from a direction of 298 °, resulting in a headwind of 5 kt and a crosswind of 1 kt. The total landing distance was 835 meters, which accounted for 65% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 12.8 meters from the centreline.
The total flight distance was 3 nm, which was completed in 3 minutes, and the aircraft used 3 kg of fuel during the flight.
The SR22 aircraft successfully landed at EGPC Wick Airport, achieving a score of 93.8%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 308.0° at 1 nautical mile and 335 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 31, which has a length of 1,288 meters.
The threshold height was reported as good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 86 knots. The touchdown point was 55 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 70 knots was considered good, and the touchdown rate of -81 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots from 298°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 5 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 835 meters, which is 65% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance, considering the runway length and the aircraft's performance. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.3 meters from the centerline, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned by 12.8 meters from the centerline.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft in challenging weather conditions. However, there is room for improvement in terms of precision and alignment during the landing and rollout phases.
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