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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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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 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 315 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off after covering a distance of 313 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 69 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 357 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind maneuver was completed in under 1 nautical mile in just 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 3 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a heading of 171.0 degrees.
The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 207.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 574 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 23 was successful, with the threshold height being good and the threshold speed slightly below the target at 64 knots. The touchdown distance was also good at 294 meters, and the touchdown speed was 49 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -74 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 221 degrees, with a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 621 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 10 minutes, during which the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 207.0° at 1 nautical mile and 574 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the good threshold height and very good runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was impressive. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 64 knots, but this did not affect the overall outcome. The touchdown distance of 294 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 49 knots was also within acceptable limits. The most notable aspect of the landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -74 feet per minute (fpm), which indicates a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots at 221°. The crosswind was negligible, with a speed of 0 knots. These conditions contributed to the success of the landing, as they allowed the pilot to maintain control and stability throughout the approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 621 meters was 34% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, even in the final stages. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control and stability even after touchdown.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the pilot and the aircraft. The combination of good approach and touchdown performance, favorable weather conditions, and precise control throughout the landing make this a successful and impressive landing.
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