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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 201 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Inverness Airport (EGPE), the DA40-NG aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 69 kt in 426 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it maintained a smooth and efficient flight path, completing the downwind turn in 1 nm and the downwind leg in 2 nm over a period of 74 seconds. The base leg and final turn were executed with precision, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway for the final approach. The pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft resulted in a good threshold height, with a threshold speed of 70 kt and a touchdown speed of 60 kt. The touchdown distance of 198 m was also within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Upon landing, the aircraft rolled out smoothly, with a runway rollout alignment that was perfectly aligned with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 514 m, which accounted for 28% of the runway's length, was well within the acceptable range. The aircraft's fuel consumption was minimal, with a total fuel usage of 1 kg for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 6 nm and took approximately 4 minutes to complete. Overall, the flight was executed with precision and efficiency, demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise in handling the DA40-NG aircraft.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a threshold height that met the desired standards. The approach quality was excellent, with a steady descent and a threshold speed of 70 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it did so at a speed of 60 kt, which was also good, and a touchdown rate of -152 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable touchdown.
The touchdown distance of 198 m was within the expected parameters, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The aircraft's performance was further enhanced by the low crosswind component of 1 kt, which allowed for a smooth and controlled touchdown.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out along the runway, maintaining perfect alignment and control. The total landing distance of 514 m, which accounted for just 28% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.1% reflecting the high standard of execution and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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