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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 642 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 642 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 174 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Edgley Optica aircraft took off from runway 10 at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, utilizing 201 meters, which is just 31% of the runway, to achieve takeoff speed of 58 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a moderate temperature of 15°C, accompanied by a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from 270°.
The aircraft then entered the left-hand traffic pattern from runway 10, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile in just ten seconds. This was quickly followed by a left-hand crosswind pattern turn, which took approximately 34 seconds to complete at a distance of less than one nautical mile.
After completing the crosswind turn, the aircraft initiated the downwind leg, covering two nautical miles in 64 seconds at an angle of 5.3° to the runway. This was then followed by a base leg turn, covering a distance of one nautical mile at an angle of 45.4° to the runway.
Upon reaching the designated point for final approach, the aircraft turned westward, aligning its path with the runway at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 147 feet above ground level. With the local weather conditions remaining consistent - 15°C temperature and 2 knots wind at 270° - the pilot skillfully guided the Edgley Optica onto the runway, achieving a smooth touchdown at a speed of 44 knots.
The aircraft utilized 171 meters to come to a complete stop, which is a remarkably efficient performance, especially considering the 35% of runway occupied. Additionally, the touchdown speed and rate demonstrated that the landing was executed flawlessly, with perfect runway touchdown alignment. The aircraft then rolled out in perfect alignment, finally coming to rest after using a total of 226 meters of the runway.
The entire flight covered a distance of six nautical miles and utilized approximately three kilograms of fuel. The Edgley Optica aircraft's exceptional performance in this flight showcases its agility and responsiveness to the pilot's commands, making it suitable for a variety of flight operations.
The Edgley Optica successfully completed a landing at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport with an impressive score of 98.4%. The aircraft made its final approach to runway 10 from the west, which was a heading of 89.0°. At an altitude of 0 feet above ground level (ft agl) and 0 nautical miles (nm) from the runway, the Optica established a stable approach.
A crucial aspect of the landing was the threshold speed, which the Optica achieved perfectly at 50 knots. This speed was adequate for landing safely and effectively on the 642-meter runway. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's distance to stop was equally impressive, covering a mere 171 meters. Additionally, the Optica touched down at a safe speed of 44 knots, which was also in line with established standards.
In terms of rate of descent, the Optica performed well by maintaining a negative descent rate of 192 feet per minute (fpm) at touchdown. Runway alignment was another key area where the aircraft excelled, landing perfectly aligned with the runway. Given the favorable local weather conditions with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270°, the Optica's landing was executed under ideal circumstances.
Notably, the Optica experienced a negligible crosswind and instead enjoyed a mild tailwind of 2 knots. This meant that any challenges arising from airspeeds or directional control were largely mitigated. The aircraft's landing distance, measured as a total of 226 meters, accounted for just 35% of the 642-meter runway. Furthermore, the Optica demonstrated flawless runway rollout alignment, underscoring its overall competence in handling the landing procedure.
The pilot's skill and mastery of the aircraft are clear from this report. The combination of a well-executed final approach, excellent touchdown characteristics, and perfect runway alignment all contributed to a near flawless landing of the Edgley Optica at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport.
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