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Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline.
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 375 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted in a GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod aircraft. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a takeoff distance of 479 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 86 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 330 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind. The aircraft entered a left-hand pattern from runway 05, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile in 32 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was slightly longer, covering a distance of one nautical mile in 43 seconds.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, which covered a distance of two nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was very short, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile in just four seconds. The final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the north-east, with a heading of 229 degrees and an altitude of 125 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was also good at 79 knots. The touchdown distance was 375 meters, which was a good result, and the touchdown speed was 56 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -69 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 331 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 knot and no headwind.
The total landing distance was 644 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was five nautical miles, and the flight took six minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of three kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the designated heading of 229.0° at an altitude of 125 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon reaching the threshold, the pilot maintained a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 79 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage airspeed effectively. The touchdown distance of 375 meters was also satisfactory, considering the runway length of 1,814 meters.
The touchdown speed of 56 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -69 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, signifying that the pilot had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway throughout the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 331°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot, and no headwind component. The total landing distance of 644 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway length, was also satisfactory.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in handling the GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod.
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