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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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 305 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde commenced with a roll on runway 23, utilizing 959 meters, or 38% of the available runway length. The aircraft, a Sierra C24R, accelerated to a liftoff speed of 78 knots, clearing the ground in a smooth and controlled manner. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a negligible wind of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a minimal crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility and responsiveness, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn, base leg turn, and final turn were executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent angle to the runway and adhering to the standard traffic pattern configuration. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 248 feet above ground level at a heading of 231.0 degrees, approximately 1 nautical mile from the threshold.
The landing itself was characterized by a smooth touchdown, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 52 knots and a rate of descent of -107 feet per minute. The touchdown distance of 307 meters was well within the acceptable range, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out in a controlled manner, utilizing 494 meters, or 20% of the available runway length, to come to a stop. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the aircraft consumed 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Sierra C24R, successfully executed a precise final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east, aligning with the heading of 231.0° at 1 nautical mile and 248 feet above ground level. The approach quality was exceptional, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 71 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down smoothly at a speed of 52 knots, with a touchdown rate of -107 feet per minute, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision.
The touchdown characteristics were outstanding, with a touchdown distance of 307 meters, well within the acceptable range. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 knot at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, further enhancing the safety and precision of the landing.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 494 meters, representing only 20% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skill and control. Overall, the landing was flawless, with a score of 100.0% reflecting the high level of precision and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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