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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.
Side view — the last 1,113 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,113 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 274 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 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, a DA40-XLS aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 177 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 74 knots, a smooth and efficient start to the flight.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the weather conditions were noted, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind, which would have a minimal impact on the flight.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft around the airfield. The entry into the pattern was swift, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 28 seconds. The subsequent crosswind leg was also completed efficiently, with the aircraft covering the same distance in 24 seconds.
As the aircraft continued its pattern, it proceeded to the downwind leg, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 66 seconds. The base leg turn was then executed, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 48 degrees to align with the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds.
The final turn was then made, with the aircraft aligning itself for the final approach. The aircraft was heading 280 degrees, 1 nautical mile from the runway, and at an altitude of 86.8 meters above ground level.
The final approach was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base. The touchdown distance was 272 meters, which was a good distance considering the runway length of 1,113 meters. The touchdown speed was 56 knots, and the touchdown rate was a perfect -0.1 meters per second.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
The total landing distance was 528 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight used 2 kilograms of fuel.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 21 from the east, heading 280.0°, was executed at a height of 86.8 meters above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 73 knots, which is considered good threshold speed. This indicates that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled descent, allowing for a smooth touchdown. The touchdown distance of 272 meters was also within acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed decreased to 56 knots, which is a suitable speed for a safe and controlled rollout. The touchdown rate of -0.1 meters per second was perfect, indicating a gentle and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady and accurate approach to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 269°. The crosswind was negligible, with a speed of 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 528 meters was 47% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a precise and controlled approach, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process.
Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft's landing at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilot's skills and attention to detail resulted in a smooth and precise landing, with all parameters within acceptable limits.
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