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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 978 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 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, required a takeoff distance of 346 feet, which was 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 70 knots.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the pilot encountered a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 4 knots at 20 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 02, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds.
The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 1 nautical mile in 39 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 76.2 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 81 seconds to complete.
The pilot then turned onto the base leg, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 50.2 degrees to the runway. The base leg was 1 nautical mile long and took 60 seconds to complete. The final turn onto the runway was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds.
The final approach to runway 02 was made from the south, with a heading of 10.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 378 feet above ground level. The pilot landed the aircraft on the runway, which was 5,502 feet long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was achieved at 67 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 972 feet, and the touchdown speed was 55 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -60 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 1 minute. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight took 7 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 4 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, achieving a score of 99.8%. The final approach to runway 02 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 10.0° at 1 nautical mile and 378 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 55 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed of 67 knots. The touchdown distance of 972 feet was also within the expected range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown rate of -60 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 20°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 4 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The runway length of 5,502 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 1,449 feet was 26% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing and rollout phases. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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