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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 2,256 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 97 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C182, then departed from runway 30R at Meadows Field (KBFL). The takeoff distance was 304 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 60 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 320 degrees. This resulted in a headwind of 4 knots and no crosswind. The aircraft then entered a right-hand pattern from runway 30R, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 45 seconds.
As the aircraft continued its right-hand pattern, it encountered a crosswind from runway 30R, which it navigated in 28 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was completed over a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 76.2 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 72 seconds.
The base leg turn was then executed over a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 40 degrees. The base leg itself was completed in 36 seconds over a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in 23 seconds over a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 30R was made from the southeast, heading 316 degrees at an altitude of 183 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was completed on the runway, which had a length of 2,256 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 54 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 96 meters, and the touchdown speed was 52 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -132 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same as during takeoff.
The total landing distance was 325 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 9 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed at KBFL Meadows Field, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The final approach to runway 30R was conducted from the south east, with the aircraft heading 316.0° at 1 nautical mile and 183 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, resulting in a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 52 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed of 54 knots. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 96 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 31°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots from 319°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions and maintain a steady approach was evident in the aircraft's performance.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains on course and reduces the risk of deviation. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing was characterized by a high degree of precision and control, with the pilot successfully navigating the aircraft through the final approach and touchdown phases. The aircraft's performance was impressive, with a total landing distance of 325 meters, which was only 14% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and was able to bring it to a stop quickly and safely.
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