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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.
Side view — the last 4,984 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,124 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Cessna Skyhawk took off from runway 32 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, covering a takeoff distance of 493 feet, which is 10% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 60 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 330 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
After takeoff, the pilot entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 61 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in a shorter distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 58 seconds.
As the aircraft approached the base leg of the pattern, it turned towards the runway, with an angle of 45 degrees and a distance of 0 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 32 was made from the southeast, with a heading of 313.0 degrees at an altitude of 80 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 32 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,117 feet and a touchdown speed of 49 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -53 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 330 degrees.
The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used 2 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good control and precision throughout the various phases of flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 313.0° at an altitude of 80 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 32, which has a length of 4,984 feet. The threshold height was reported as good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly too high at 73 knots, which may indicate a slight overcorrection or a need for further fine-tuning of the approach speed.
The touchdown distance of 1,117 feet was considered good, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 49 knots was also reported as good, suggesting that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed during the landing. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -53 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot maintained a smooth and controlled descent, minimizing the impact on the aircraft's landing gear.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline during the landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 67°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 330°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly high threshold speed.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision during the approach and landing phases.
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