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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 1,964 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 710 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the SR22 aircraft departing from runway 31 at SABE Jorge Newbery Airpark. The takeoff distance required was 134 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. This indicates that the aircraft had sufficient speed to lift off early and efficiently. The liftoff speed achieved was 84 knots, which suggests that the pilot had properly configured the aircraft for takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the local traffic pattern from runway 31, it was flying a left-hand pattern. The time it took to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile was just 30 seconds, demonstrating the aircraft's agility and responsiveness to control inputs. Subsequently, the aircraft made another left-hand pattern entry, this time taking only 18 seconds to cover a similar distance, which further emphasizes its quick maneuvers.
The downwind leg of the pattern covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 88 seconds. This relatively slow speed allowed the pilot to maintain a safe and stable distance from the runway. The subsequent base leg turn, which covered a distance of 1 nautical mile and involved an angled turn of 45 degrees at 8.9 degrees to the runway, also suggests excellent piloting skills.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it was following a final approach path from the south-east, heading 304 degrees at 0 nautical miles above ground level (agl) and at an altitude of 167 feet. Although the threshold height was slightly above target and the threshold speed was too high at 98 knots, the touchdown point was 274 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a satisfying 70 knots.
The aircraft touched down with an excellent rate of -79 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a very stable and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, signifying that the pilot had maintained precise control over the aircraft's descent and landing trajectory. The total landing distance covered was 1,097 meters, accounting for 56% of the runway length. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was also very good.
Finally, the total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, which was covered in 4 minutes. The SR22 consumed 3 kilograms of fuel throughout the flight, indicating the aircraft's fuel efficiency at typical cruise speeds. The overall performance of the aircraft, coupled with the pilot's skill and control, resulted in a successful and efficient flight.
The aircraft, a Cirrus SR22, successfully landed at SABE Jorge Newbery Airpark on runway 31. The final approach was initiated from the southeast with a heading of 304.0° at 0 nm and 167 feet above ground level. The aircraft successfully touched down on the runway and overall, the landing performance of the SR22 was impressive.
On the positive side, the touchdown speed was within acceptable limits at 70 kt, which is ideal for a safe and controlled touchdown. Additionally, the touchdown rate was exceptional, with a value of -79 feet per minute. This indicates that the aircraft touched down with a very gentle descent, reducing the likelihood of any damage to the aircraft or the runway.
However, there were a few areas where the landing performance could have been improved. The threshold height at 55 feet above ground level was slightly above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been slightly too high during the approach. Furthermore, the threshold speed was too high at 98 kt, which can pose a challenge for the pilot to land smoothly.
From a spatial perspective, the touchdown point was 274 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is not ideal. Nonetheless, the aircraft was still within the confines of the runway and landed safely. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained the correct heading and speed during the approach.
Local weather conditions during the landing did not pose a significant challenge. The temperature was a relatively cold 15°C, and the wind was minimal, with a speed of only 1 kt from 270°. This indicates that both crosswinds and headwinds were negligible, allowing the pilot to land with ease.
In terms of the overall landing distance, the SR22 used 56% of the available runway length, which is relatively acceptable. The total landing distance was 1,097 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the roll-out phase.
In conclusion, the SR22 aircraft landed safely at SABE Jorge Newbery Airpark, with a score of 92.0%. While there was room for improvement, such as achieving the target threshold height and speed, the overall landing performance was exceptional, thanks to the gentle touchdown rate and good runway alignment.
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