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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.
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.
Touched down 509 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 110 kt in a distance of 1,544 meters, which represented 62% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 24 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed efficiently, with a distance of less than 1 nm covered in 14 seconds. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg was flown for 2 nm in 52 seconds, before the base leg turn was executed, with a distance of 1 nm and an angle to the runway of 21.9°. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, with a heading of 231.0° at 0 nm and an altitude of 337 ft above ground level.
The aircraft landed smoothly on runway 23, with a touchdown point 79 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 72 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -119 fpm was smooth. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of pilot skill and aircraft control. The total flight distance of 6 nm was covered in 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kg. The local weather conditions remained unchanged throughout the flight, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 270°.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, aligning with the heading of 231.0° at 0 nm and 337 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent, with the approach quality meeting the expected standards. The threshold height was good, allowing for a smooth transition to the landing phase.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the threshold speed of 98 kt was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 79 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within the safe limits. The touchdown speed of 72 kt was also good, and the touchdown rate of -119 fpm was smooth, indicating a controlled deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable landing. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further reducing the risk of any deviations from the planned flight path. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.4%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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