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Improve the pattern base leg turn
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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 360 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 360 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 22 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 27 at EDWZ Baltrum Airport, a small airfield. The Cessna C172 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a takeoff distance of 62 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 63 knots, marking the start of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions consisting of a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 19 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the tailwind component was a mere 1 knot. These conditions presented a relatively calm environment for the flight.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft around the airfield in a counterclockwise direction. The entry into the pattern was swift, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 10 seconds. As the aircraft continued its pattern, it encountered a crosswind component of 3 knots, which it handled with ease, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds.
The pilot then initiated a downwind turn, steering the aircraft towards the runway while maintaining a safe distance of 1 nautical mile. The angle of the turn was 55.0 degrees, ensuring a smooth and controlled maneuver. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long, taking 74 seconds to complete.
As the aircraft approached the base leg, the pilot initiated a turn, steering the aircraft towards the runway once more. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, and the angle of the turn was a precise 8.4 degrees. This maneuver set the aircraft up for a final approach to runway 27.
The final approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 273.0 degrees and at an altitude of 0 nautical miles above ground level (agl) and 134 feet agl. The pilot then guided the aircraft towards the runway, taking advantage of the gentle wind conditions to achieve a smooth touchdown.
The landing itself was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 20 meters. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 60 knots, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -26 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
In the end, the flight covered a total distance of 4 nautical miles, taking 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight, making it an efficient and well-executed operation.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EDWZ Baltrum Airport, achieving a high score of 99.4%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 273.0° at an altitude of 134 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 27, which has a length of 360 meters. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 61 knots was also within the acceptable range, signifying that the pilot managed the aircraft's descent and speed effectively.
The touchdown distance of 20 meters was satisfactory, indicating that the pilot maintained control over the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the touchdown speed of 60 knots was slightly faster than ideal, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to make some adjustments to slow the aircraft down before touchdown. Despite this, the touchdown rate of -26 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the pilot managed the aircraft's descent smoothly and safely.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain the aircraft's heading and control its descent. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and winds of 3 knots at 19°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and the tailwind component was negligible at 1 knot. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown.
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