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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: no landing flap set and off the centreline.
At the 500 ft gate: no landing flap set.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 436 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 436 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 70 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight described involves a Microsoft aircraft, a PA28-236 Dakota, registered as FRNGS. The aircraft begins its day by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a journey that takes approximately one minute and covers less than a nautical mile.
As the pilot lines up for departure, they head down runway 35 at the EGAW Sittles Farm Airstrip, which has a length of 436 meters. The takeoff distance covers 52% of the runway, and the aircraft lifts off at a speed of 60 knots (kts). Local weather conditions at the time of departure consist of a moderate temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 340 degrees. This translates to a light headwind of 1 kt that poses minimal challenges to the flight.
With the aircraft airborne, the pilot proceeds to execute a left-hand pattern, entering the pattern from runway 35 at EGAW Sittles Farm Airstrip. The distance covered during pattern entry is less than a nautical mile, achieved within a remarkably short time of 22 seconds. This impressive maneuver sets the tone for the rest of the flight, showcasing the aircraft's agility and responsiveness to the pilot's commands.
A left-hand pattern crosswind maneuver follows, which requires the pilot to adjust their flight plan to account for the wind's influence. The result is a slightly longer distance of less than a nautical mile covered in 25 seconds. This exercise, aimed at honing the pilot's skills in navigating crosswinds, allows them to develop muscle memory and improve their overall performance.
As the pilot continues with the flight, they execute a series of turns and maneuvers to maintain the aircraft's stability and control. The pattern downwind turn, which involves turning 45 degrees to the left and maintaining a 90.9-degree angle to the runway, requires precise control and a deep understanding of aerodynamics. The pilot successfully completes this turn, covering a distance of three nautical miles in the process.
The pattern downwind leg, a segment of the flight where the aircraft flies parallel to the runway but at a greater distance, is navigated with ease. Covering a distance of two nautical miles in 62 seconds, this part of the flight demonstrates the pilot's ability to manage their speed and altitude effectively.
Following the pattern downwind leg, the pilot executes a base leg turn, which involves turning 45 degrees to the right to align the aircraft with the runway. This requires a delicate balance between speed and control, as the pilot must maintain a steady descent rate without compromising the aircraft's stability.
As the pilot begins their final approach to runway 35 at EGAW Sittles Farm Airstrip, they fly a heading of 330 degrees at an altitude of 1,015 feet above ground level (agl). With a smooth descent, the aircraft touches down on the runway at a speed of 53 kts, resulting in a touchdown distance of just 68 meters.
The landing is declared a success, with the runway touchdown position slightly misaligned by 4.3 meters from the centerline. However, the touchdown speed and rate are both within acceptable limits, while the runway rollout alignment is impressive, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a mere 58% of the runway's length.
The final segment of the flight involves taxiing the aircraft back to the parking area, a process that takes less than one minute to complete. With the flight at an end, the pilot reflects on a mission well-executed, having covered a total distance of 12 nautical miles in just 18 minutes while consuming a mere 5 kilograms of fuel.
Report on the Aircraft Landing at EGAW Sittles Farm Airstrip
The aircraft, a Microsoft-aircraft-pa28-236-Dakota (FRNGS), successfully landed on the southern approach to runway 35 at EGAW Sittles Farm Airstrip. The aircraft approached the runway from a heading of 330.0°, located approximately 3 nautical miles from the runway and at an altitude of 1,015 feet above ground level (AGL).
The pilot demonstrated good control during the final approach and managed to maintain a suitable threshold height. Notably, the threshold speed of 55 kt was well below the target speed, indicating that the pilot was cautious to avoid stalling the aircraft. A successful touchdown occurred at a distance of 68 meters from the threshold, which is considered satisfactory.
Upon landing, the aircraft maintained a good touchdown speed of 53 kt, which is below the typical recommended value. Furthermore, the touchdown rate was impressively low at -82 feet per minute (fpm), indicating an excellent reduction in rate of descent during the landing. However, there was a slight discrepancy in the runway touchdown position, as the aircraft touched down 4.3 meters off-centerline.
The local weather conditions during the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 332°. As a result, there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with.
In conclusion, the pilot of the Microsoft-aircraft-pa28-236-Dakota (FRNGS) executed a safe and controlled landing on runway 35 at EGAW Sittles Farm Airstrip. While there was a minor deviation from centerline, the overall performance during the landing was satisfactory, and the aircraft rolled out in good alignment. The total landing distance covered 59% of the runway's length, which is a reasonable figure.
Rating for the landing was 95.8%, indicating a high level of proficiency in executing a safe and controlled approach and landing. This performance is a testament to the pilot's experience and skill in handling the aircraft.
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