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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 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 193 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the DA40-NG aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 626 meters, which is 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it demonstrated a swift and efficient turn, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 16 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn also showed impressive agility, completing the turn in under 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a turn angle of 28.0 degrees.
The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the southwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 49.0 degrees at an altitude of 103 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 05 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 54 knots and a distance of 190 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly below the target speed of 66 knots, but the touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram. Overall, the flight demonstrated excellent handling and control, with precise turns and a smooth landing.
The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, aligning with the runway 05 at a heading of 49.0°. At the point of initiation, the aircraft was at 0 nm and 103 ft above ground level (agl), indicating a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a distance of 190 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 54 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. The touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady and accurate course throughout the approach and landing phases. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The DA40-NG aircraft performed as expected, and the landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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