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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 660 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 660 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 136 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 11 at EGGL Haydock Park Airstrip, where the Cessna C172 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 321 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 58 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 289 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot tailwind.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern from runway 11, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 142 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was also completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The pattern downwind turn covered a distance of 3 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 14.0 degrees. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 69 seconds to complete.
The pattern base leg turn was another 2 nautical miles long, with an angle to the runway of 83.8 degrees. The final approach to runway 11 was made from the west, with a heading of 105.0 degrees at an altitude of 2 nautical miles and 912 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 11 was successful, with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 54 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 134 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 37 knots. However, the touchdown rate was hard at -459 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 27 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind.
The total landing distance was 217 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight took 14 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EGGL Haydock Park Airstrip, achieving a score of 93.5%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 105.0° at 2 nautical miles and 912 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 54 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 134 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude. The touchdown speed of 37 knots was good, further indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
However, the touchdown rate was hard, with a rate of -459 feet per minute (fpm). This may indicate that the pilot could have applied a more gradual descent to achieve a softer touchdown. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 27°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, while the headwind component was zero. These conditions likely contributed to the successful landing.
The total landing distance of 217 meters was 33% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases. However, the hard touchdown rate may be an area for improvement in future training sessions.
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