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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,059 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,059 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 172 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 28 at KLNA Palm Beach County Park Airport. The aircraft, an XCub, required a takeoff distance of 80 meters, which is 8% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 46 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 99 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind.
After taking off, the pilot entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft from runway 28 to the left-hand pattern entry point. This maneuver was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the left-hand pattern crosswind leg, which was also completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 181 seconds.
As the pilot began the final approach to runway 10 at KLNA Palm Beach County Park Airport, the aircraft was at an altitude of 177 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot was heading 91.0 degrees, which is the direction of the runway. The landing was executed smoothly, with the pilot maintaining a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 42 knots, which was well below the target speed to avoid stalling.
The touchdown distance was good, covering a distance of 169 meters. The touchdown speed was also good, at 37 knots, and the touchdown rate was good, at -189 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a precise and controlled landing. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 99 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
The total landing distance was 283 meters, which is 27% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after landing. After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 1 minute.
The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the flight.
The XCub aircraft successfully landed at KLNA Palm Beach County Park Airport, achieving a score of 99.2%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 91.0° at 0 nm and 177 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 10, which has a length of 1,059 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the approach, maintaining a threshold height and speed that was well below the target. However, it was noted that the pilot should be cautious not to stall, as the threshold speed was 42 kt, which is relatively low. The touchdown distance of 169 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 37 kt was also within acceptable limits.
The aircraft's descent rate was -189 feet per minute (fpm), which is a good indication of a controlled and stable approach. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady and accurate course during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 32°C and a wind speed of 2 kt at 99°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a headwind of 2 kt, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 283 meters was 27% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision during the approach and landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to smoothly and safely bring the aircraft to a stop after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing.
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