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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.
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 140 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, a small airfield. The Cessna 152 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 162 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 34 knots, marking the start of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered a local weather condition of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the northwest. The crosswind component was negligible, while the headwind component was also minimal, at 1 knot. The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 28, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and maneuvers.
The left-hand pattern entry was completed in under 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was also executed efficiently, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 35 seconds. The pattern downwind leg was the longest, spanning 2 nautical miles in 178 seconds.
As the aircraft approached the base leg, the pilot executed a turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile and angling the aircraft towards the runway at 61.1 degrees. The base leg itself was completed in under 1 nautical mile in 38 seconds, followed by a final turn that took 36 seconds to complete. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 28, descending from an altitude of 158 feet above ground level (agl) and heading 272.0 degrees.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 38 knots and a distance of 138 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -67 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The pilot's control and precision were evident throughout the flight, which was completed with a total distance of 4 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram.
The flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the Cessna 152's reliability and performance. The aircraft's ability to navigate through the local weather conditions and execute a smooth landing was a credit to the pilot's training and expertise.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 272.0° at an altitude of 158 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a good threshold height and a touchdown distance of 138 meters, which is within the expected range for a runway of 1,177 meters in length.
The pilot's control of the aircraft during the landing was impressive, with a threshold speed that was only slightly below the target of 49 knots. The touchdown speed of 38 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -67 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates a high degree of precision and control during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, and the headwind component was a gentle 1 knot. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward, but the pilot's skill and experience were still essential in achieving a successful outcome.
Overall, the landing was characterized by a high degree of precision and control, with a good threshold height, a smooth touchdown, and an excellent touchdown rate. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently in a variety of conditions is a testament to their skill and experience.
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