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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
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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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,103 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,599 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 15 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, where the aircraft, a FFX P180, took off with a takeoff distance of 1,537 feet, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 113 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots at 161 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 15, with the distance covered being less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 17 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was executed with a distance of 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was 83.1 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 44 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was completed with a distance of 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was 13.6 degrees. The final approach to runway 15 was made from the northwest, with a heading of 140 degrees at an altitude of 90 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 15 was successful, with a touchdown point located 601 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 97 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -87 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 66 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots at 169 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 3,423 feet, which accounted for 67% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used -1 pound of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as FFX P180 03 01, successfully landed at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing maneuver. The pilot achieved a final approach score of 95.2%, indicating a very good performance.
The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, heading 140.0° at an altitude of 90 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This positioning allowed for a precise and controlled descent onto the runway. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is essential for a safe and stable landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 97 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown point was 601 feet beyond the touchdown zone, but this is not considered a significant deviation, given the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown rate of -87 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from 169°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing.
The total landing distance of 3,423 feet was 67% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and the wind conditions. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a safe stop.
Overall, the landing of FFX P180 03 01 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport was a successful and well-executed maneuver, demonstrating the pilot's skills and proficiency in handling the aircraft.
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