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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,103 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,215 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Black Square Starship N45FL took off from runway 33 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport. Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll from runway 33 was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 3,204 feet, which accounted for 63% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 116 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 52 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was even shorter, taking only 17 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was completed in just 7 seconds.
The final approach to runway 15 was made from the northwest, with a heading of 135.0 degrees and an altitude of 554 feet above ground level. The aircraft was 1 nautical mile from the runway at this point. The landing on runway 15 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,210 feet and a touchdown speed of 90 knots. The touchdown rate was also good, at -154 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions during the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from 173 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was also 2 knots. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of -9 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft, Black Square Starship N45FL, successfully landed at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 15 was executed from the north-west, with a heading of 135.0° at 1 nautical mile and 554 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to maintain a good threshold height, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 97 knots, registering at 90 kt. However, this minor deviation did not impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 1,210 feet was well within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed was also satisfactory. The rate of descent at -154 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a controlled and stable approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 67°F and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 173°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 kt each, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The total landing distance of 3,489 feet was 68% of the runway length, indicating a well-executed landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing of Black Square Starship N45FL at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport was a success, with a score of 98.6%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the precise approach, smooth touchdown, and controlled rollout. This achievement is a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise.
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