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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 653 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 653 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 16 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 26 at EGTR Elstree Airfield, where the Sierra C24R aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 334 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 66 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 26, with the distance covered being less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees at 157.7 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 103 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was another 3 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees at 23.3 degrees. The final approach to runway 26 was made from the east, with a heading of 257.0 degrees at an altitude of 22.2 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 26 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 14 meters and a touchdown speed of 54 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -0.4 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
The total landing distance was 236 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, which was covered in 9 minutes, and the aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Sierra C24R, successfully landed at EGTR Elstree Airfield, achieving a high score of 95.4%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 257.0° at an altitude of 22.2 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, ensuring a smooth and safe landing.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the pilot maintained a speed of 55 knots, which was well below the target threshold speed. This cautious approach was necessary to avoid stalling the aircraft, a critical consideration for safe landing. The touchdown distance of 14 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent.
The touchdown speed of 54 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -0.4 meters per second was exceptional, demonstrating a gentle and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway throughout the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 269°. The crosswind was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 236 meters was only 36% of the runway length, indicating a short and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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