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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 163 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 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The aircraft, a DR400, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 55 kt, requiring a takeoff distance of 160 m, which was 15% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 0 °, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it made a left-hand pattern entry from runway 24, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 21 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was also completed in less than 1 nm in 31 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 62.7 ° to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nm long and took 74 seconds to complete.
Following the downwind leg, the pilot executed a base leg turn, covering a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 3.7 ° to the runway. The final approach to runway 24 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 217.0 ° at 1 nm and 250 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 51 kt, and the touchdown distance was good at 160 m. The touchdown speed was also good at 44 kt, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -52 fpm.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total landing distance was 236 m, which was 22% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 359 °, resulting in no crosswind or headwind. The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete, using 1 kg of fuel.
The DR400 aircraft successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, achieving a score of 99.8%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 217.0° at 1 nautical mile and 250 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 24.
The runway at 4N1 Greenwood Lake has a length of 1,053 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down safely. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 51 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.
The touchdown distance of 160 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 44 knots was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -52 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and quickly, with minimal impact on the landing gear.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 359°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 236 meters was only 22% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent braking performance and control.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its direction and speed after touchdown, and came to a stop smoothly and safely. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, and it is clear that the DR400 is a capable and reliable aircraft.
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