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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 67 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 Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 233 meters, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 57 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 28 at N94 Carlisle, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 21 seconds, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was executed with a distance of 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was 73.6 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 60 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was completed with a distance of 2 nautical miles, and the angle to the runway was 47.9 degrees. The base leg itself was covered in less than 1 nautical mile in 38 seconds. The final turn was executed in less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 28 at N94 Carlisle, heading 276.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 528 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 63 meters. The touchdown speed was 45 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -103 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good control and precision throughout the various phases of flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk has successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 94.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 276.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 528 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ultimately landing safely on runway 28.
The runway at N94 Carlisle has a length of 1,177 meters, providing a suitable surface for the Cessna Skyhawk to touch down. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a safe altitude above the runway before touchdown. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 49 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.
The touchdown distance of 63 meters was considered good, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed of 45 knots was also reported as good, suggesting that the pilot was able to maintain control and slow the aircraft down smoothly. The touchdown rate of -103 feet per minute (fpm) was described as smooth, further indicating the pilot's skill and control during the landing.
One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a steady course and direction during the final approach, ultimately resulting in a safe and controlled touchdown.
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°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not appear to affect the pilot's ability to land the aircraft safely. Overall, this landing demonstrates the Cessna Skyhawk's capabilities and the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating challenging weather conditions.
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