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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,474 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 538 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, ES30, taking off from runway 34 at Gabala International Airport, UBBQ. The takeoff distance was 1,135 meters, which is 33% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 123 knots, reaching liftoff quickly.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 34. The distance covered during this maneuver was less than 1 nautical mile in just 54 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated with ease, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The angle to the runway was 45 degrees, and the turn was executed at an angle of 14.0 degrees. The final approach to runway 16 was made from the north-west, heading 140.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,055 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 16 was smooth, with the touchdown point being 109 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 97 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -136 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The local weather conditions during the landing were a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 20 knots at 120 degrees. The crosswind was 14 knots, and the headwind was 13 knots. The total landing distance was 716 meters, which is 21% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight took 3 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 17 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with the aircraft performing well in various weather conditions.
The aircraft ES30 successfully landed at UBBQ Gabala International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilots. The final approach to runway 16 was initiated from the north-west, with a heading of 140.0° at an altitude of 1,055 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway. This approach was executed with precision, as evident from the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 109 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 97 knots was well within the target range, indicating that the pilots maintained control and managed the descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -136 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, suggesting that the aircraft's descent was well-controlled and did not pose any risk to the passengers or the aircraft.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 37°C and a wind speed of 20 knots from a direction of 120°. This resulted in a crosswind of 14 knots and a headwind of 13 knots, which the pilots successfully managed during the landing. The threshold height at 66 feet agl was above the target, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 121 knots, indicating that the pilots had sufficient time and space to execute the landing.
The total landing distance of 716 meters was 21% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots executed a precise and controlled landing, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a safe stop.
Overall, the landing of aircraft ES30 at UBBQ Gabala International Airport was a success, with the pilots demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach, landing, and rollout phases. The passengers on board can be assured of a safe and smooth landing, with a score of 95.5% indicating a near-perfect execution of the landing.
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