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Improve the pattern base leg
Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.
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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 61 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 28 at N94 Carlisle, where the aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, successfully took off with a takeoff distance of 70 meters, which accounted for 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 51 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in just 13 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated efficiently, with the aircraft covering the distance in under 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 78.3 degrees to the runway.
The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, spanning 2 nautical miles in 95 seconds, while the base leg was completed in under 1 nautical mile in 35 seconds. The final turn was the shortest, requiring just 3 seconds to complete. As the aircraft approached the runway, it was flying at a heading of 272.0 degrees, 1 nautical mile from the runway, and at an altitude of 329 feet above ground level.
The final approach to runway 28 at N94 Carlisle was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 59 meters. The touchdown speed was 41 knots, and the touchdown rate was an impressive -81 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
In conclusion, the flight was a testament to the aircraft's agility and the pilot's skill, with the Cessna Skyhawk completing the flight in 4 nautical miles, using 1 kilogram of fuel, and demonstrating exceptional control and precision throughout the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk has successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 96.8%. The aircraft's final approach to runway 28 was executed from the east, heading 272.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 329 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the landing, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 45 knots, which was well below the target speed. This indicates that the pilot was cautious and aware of the risk of stalling, taking necessary measures to maintain a safe airspeed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's distance from the threshold was 59 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 41 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -81 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled approach, resulting in a smooth touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain the correct heading and direction during the final approach. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal, making the landing conditions ideal.
Overall, the pilot's performance during the landing was exceptional, demonstrating a high level of skill and expertise. The Cessna Skyhawk's performance was also impressive, with a smooth and controlled descent, resulting in a safe and successful landing at N94 Carlisle.
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