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Improve the pattern downwind leg
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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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 3,709 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,709 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 508 ft 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 17 at P19 Stellar Airpark, where the Beechcraft Baron G58 took off with a takeoff distance of 1,137 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 98 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a scorching temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit and a gentle wind blowing at 8 knots from a direction of 226 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 17 at P19 Stellar Airpark, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in just 6 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed with precision, taking the aircraft less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was completed in 48 seconds, showcasing the aircraft's agility and responsiveness.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 17 at P19 Stellar Airpark, it was heading due north at an altitude of 83 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed smoothly on the runway, which had a length of 3,709 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 79 knots.
The touchdown distance was impressive, with the aircraft coming to rest on the runway in just 495 feet. The touchdown speed was a respectable 68 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -21 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had executed the landing with great skill and precision. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind blowing at 10 knots from a direction of 240 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,531 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was a mere 2 nautical miles, and the flight used a minimal amount of fuel, with a consumption of -1 pounds. Overall, the flight was executed with great skill and precision, showcasing the capabilities of the Beechcraft Baron G58 and the pilot's expertise.
The Beechcraft Baron G58 successfully landed at P19 Stellar Airpark, achieving a score of 99.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at 0 nm and 83 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 105°F and a wind speed of 10 kt at 240°.
Upon landing, the pilot demonstrated excellent control, achieving a good threshold height and speed of 79 kt. The touchdown distance of 495 ft was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 68 kt was well-managed. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the perfect touchdown rate of -21 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions presented a moderate crosswind of 9 kt and a headwind of 5 kt, which the pilot effectively countered to maintain a stable approach. The total landing distance of 1,531 ft was 41% of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and direction during the landing phase.
Overall, the Beechcraft Baron G58's landing at P19 Stellar Airpark was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. The aircraft's performance was impressive, and the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 99.6%.
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