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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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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 110 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 28 at N94 Carlisle, a small airfield. The Cessna 152 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 130 meters, which accounted for 11% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 65 knots, marking the start of the climb.
As the aircraft entered the local area, the pilot encountered favorable weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a gentle tailwind of 4 knots from a direction of 92 degrees. The wind was relatively calm, with a crosswind component of 0 knots. The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 28, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and legs to establish a stable approach configuration.
The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was particularly noteworthy, as the pilot successfully managed the aircraft through a turn with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn, base leg turn, and final turn were all executed with precision, with the pilot maintaining a consistent angle to the runway and navigating the aircraft through the turns with ease.
As the aircraft approached the runway, the pilot initiated a final approach from the east, heading 273.0 degrees at an altitude of 129 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 107 meters. The touchdown speed was a respectable 34 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -34 feet per minute.
The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the flight, as the aircraft was brought in for a safe and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, with a consumption of 1 kilogram. Overall, the flight was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the Cessna 152's reliability and performance.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 98.4%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 273.0° at 0 nm and 129 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 28, which has a length of 1,177 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the approach, maintaining a safe threshold height. The threshold speed of 44 kt was well below the target, indicating a cautious approach to avoid stalling the aircraft. This is a crucial aspect of safe landing procedures, as stalling can lead to loss of control and potentially catastrophic consequences.
The touchdown distance of 107 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 34 kt was also satisfactory. The most notable aspect of the landing was the perfect touchdown rate of -34 feet per minute (fpm), which indicates a smooth and controlled descent. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience in navigating the aircraft during the final stages of the approach.
However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing procedure, as the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.3 meters from the centerline. This may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall safety of the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 25°C and a wind speed of 5 kt at 88°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind component was 5 kt, which may have contributed to the slight deviation from the centerline. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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