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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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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 46 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 N94 Carlisle, where the aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 45 kt. The takeoff distance was 60 meters, which accounted for only 5% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind blowing at 1 kt from a direction of 270 °.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 28 at N94 Carlisle, completing the turn in less than 1 nm in 12 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn from the same runway was completed in 25 seconds, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with the aircraft covering a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was 2 nm long and took 87 seconds to complete.
The base leg of the pattern was short, lasting less than 1 nm in 27 seconds, and the final turn was completed in 33 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 28 at N94 Carlisle, descending from an altitude of 507 ft at a heading of 277.0 °. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 44 kt and a distance of 44 meters from the threshold. The touchdown rate was -148 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 139 meters, which accounted for only 12% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The local weather conditions remained the same throughout the landing, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind blowing at 1 kt from a direction of 270 °.
In terms of fuel consumption, the aircraft used 2 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a total distance of 6 nm and took 5 minutes to complete. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled movements, with the aircraft responding well to the pilot's inputs.
The Cessna Skyhawk has successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 96.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 277.0° at 1 nautical mile and 507 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a distance of 44 meters, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 44 knots was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and avoided stalling the aircraft. The touchdown rate of -148 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot had carefully managed the aircraft's descent to ensure a safe and controlled touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had accurately aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains stable and controlled during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from 270°. There was no crosswind, which further contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing. The total landing distance of 139 meters was only 12% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had made efficient use of the available runway space.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a safe stop without any issues. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of a well-executed and controlled touchdown, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment throughout the process.
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