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Improve the pattern downwind leg
The 45-degrees-behind-the-wing cue assumes you can turn your head and use peripheral vision. Downwind spacing cues like "put the wingtip halfway up the strut" assume a fixed, known eyepoint. Neither survives a monitor unmodified. If you fly on a fixed monitor, stop pretending and fly a numbers-based circuit.
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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
wheel landing
Side view — the last 808 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 808 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 62 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 22 at EGCW Welshpool Airport, where the aircraft, an American Champion Scout, successfully took off with a takeoff distance of 56 meters, which accounted for only 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 38 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 230 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in just 39 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was even more impressive, with the aircraft covering the same distance in a mere 3 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining an angle of 53.9 degrees to the runway.
The downwind leg of the pattern was completed in 56 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg turn was another highlight of the flight, with the aircraft covering 1 nautical mile in just 11 seconds and maintaining an angle of 41.9 degrees to the runway. The final turn was completed in 29 seconds, setting the stage for a smooth final approach.
The aircraft approached runway 22 from the north-east, heading 215.0 degrees at an altitude of 291 feet above ground level. The landing was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 38 knots and a distance of 60 meters. The touchdown rate was an impressive -86 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 275 meters, which accounted for only 34% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the aircraft used a mere 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The American Champion Scout, registration LIONS 26 ANALOG, successfully landed at EGCW Welshpool Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 215.0° at an altitude of 291 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
As the aircraft began its final approach, it maintained a steady heading and altitude, indicating a high degree of control and precision. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft to the runway threshold at the correct speed and altitude is a testament to their expertise. The threshold speed of 41 knots was achieved, setting the stage for a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown distance of 60 meters was well within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 38 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a gentle and controlled landing. The negative touchdown rate of -86 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, suggesting a smooth and stable descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 230°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots, providing a stable and predictable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 275 meters was 34% of the runway length, indicating a well-executed landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was a success, showcasing the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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