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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 827 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 827 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 64 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 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport, a Cessna Skyhawk taking to the skies. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of 125 meters, which was just 15% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was a relatively modest 60 knots, allowing the plane to clear the ground with ease.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 4 knots from a direction of 150 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots, which the pilot would need to take into account during the flight.
The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 10, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and maneuvers. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was particularly challenging, requiring the pilot to maintain control of the plane as it drifted across the wind. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully completed the pattern, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 14 seconds.
As the aircraft entered the downwind leg, it began to turn towards the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered in a relatively short period of time. The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which required a more significant change in direction, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was relatively short, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 32 seconds.
The final turn was a quick and precise maneuver, with the aircraft turning onto the final approach path in just 3 seconds. The pilot then began the final approach to runway 10, flying the aircraft at a heading of 71.0 degrees and an altitude of 510 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was a smooth and controlled affair, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 50 knots. The touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft covering a distance of 62 meters, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The pilot then initiated the rollout, bringing the aircraft to a stop in a relatively short distance.
The total landing distance was 288 meters, which was just 35% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a straight line. The pilot then taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 1 minute.
The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took a total of 7 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, just 2 kilograms, making it an efficient and economical flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KCDW Essex County Airport, achieving a high score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 71.0° at 1 nm and 510 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 10, which has a length of 827 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 53 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 62 meters. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
However, the touchdown rate of -236 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have maintained a more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 25°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 150°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 288 meters was only 35% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KCDW Essex County Airport was a success, with the pilot executing a precise and controlled approach and landing.
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