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Improve the pattern downwind leg
The 45-degrees-behind-the-wing cue assumes you can turn your head and use peripheral vision. Downwind spacing cues like "put the wingtip halfway up the strut" assume a fixed, known eyepoint. Neither survives a monitor unmodified. If you fly on a fixed monitor, stop pretending and fly a numbers-based circuit.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 266 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Sting S4 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 62 kt in a distance of 261 meters, which represented 10% of the runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt from a direction of 222 °. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a smooth transition from the ground to the air.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it executed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 23, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 29 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind was completed in a similarly short distance of less than 1 nm in 14 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned through an angle of 104.4 ° at a distance of 2 nm. The downwind leg itself was 1 nm long and took 42 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was executed at an angle of 45.5 ° over a distance of 2 nm, followed by a base leg of less than 1 nm in 31 seconds. The final turn was the longest, covering a distance of 2 nm in 160 seconds.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23, descending from an altitude of 292 ft agl at a heading of 231.0 °. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 268 meters, representing 15% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 34 kt, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -53 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 374 meters, and the aircraft used 39 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 10 nm and took approximately 8 minutes to complete.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 231.0° at 1 nm and 292 ft above ground level. The pilot maintained a steady descent, ensuring a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 48 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance of 268 m was recorded, demonstrating a precise and controlled landing.
The touchdown speed of 34 kt was also within the desired parameters, and the touchdown rate of -53 fpm was outstanding, indicating a gentle and stable touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt, further enhancing the pilot's ability to maintain control.
The aircraft's rollout was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 374 m was a mere 15% of the runway length, demonstrating exceptional control and precision. The pilot's skill and attention to detail resulted in a flawless landing, earning a score of 100.0%. The overall performance was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, making for a safe and efficient landing at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
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