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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 94 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 152, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 44 knots. The takeoff distance was 55 meters, which accounted for only 5% of the runway's total length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 28, with the distance covered in this maneuver being less than 1 nautical mile in just 13 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 62 seconds.
The base leg turn was a critical part of the pattern, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 49.7 degrees to align itself with the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 2 nautical miles, and the aircraft then began its base leg, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 42 seconds. The final turn, which brought the aircraft onto the final approach, was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds.
The final approach to runway 28 was made from the east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 272.0 degrees and an altitude of 421 feet above ground level. The aircraft was 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold at this point. The landing was made on runway 28, which had a length of 1,177 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 45 knots was well below the target speed, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling the aircraft.
The touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft coming to rest at a distance of 91 meters from the runway threshold. The touchdown speed was 37 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent, with the aircraft descending at a rate of -66 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, with the aircraft touching down 4.9 meters off the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, and the headwind was 1 knot. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight took 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 94.1%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 272.0° at 1 nautical mile and 421 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft was on a steady course for a smooth landing on runway 28, which has a length of 1,177 meters.
The pilot's approach speed was well managed, with a threshold speed of 45 knots being significantly below the target speed. This indicates that the pilot was taking necessary precautions to avoid stalling the aircraft, which is a critical aspect of safe flight operations. The touchdown distance of 91 meters was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 37 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown rate of -66 feet per minute (fpm) was also excellent, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and avoided any excessive deceleration. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.9 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the pilot's approach technique.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach, allowing the pilot to focus on maintaining a safe and controlled landing. Overall, the pilot's performance was commendable, and the landing was executed safely and efficiently.
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