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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 685 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 685 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 32 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 30 at EGHJ Bembridge Airport, where the DA40-XLS aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 196 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 58 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 30, it demonstrated a swift and efficient maneuver, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 15 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg also showed impressive agility, with the aircraft completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The pattern downwind leg was a bit longer, covering 2 nautical miles in 70 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was a critical phase of the flight, where the aircraft turned towards the runway at an angle of 45 degrees and a distance of 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 30 was made from the south-east, with the aircraft heading at 297.0 degrees and at an altitude of 234 feet above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 30 was a smooth and controlled operation, with the aircraft touching down at a distance of 30 meters and a speed of 54 knots. The touchdown rate was an impressive -75 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful and efficient operation, with the DA40-XLS aircraft demonstrating its agility and maneuverability throughout the flight. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGHJ Bembridge Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, aligning with the runway 30 heading of 297.0°. At the point of landing, the aircraft was at 0 nm and 234 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 30 meters. The touchdown speed of 54 knots was well within the target range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -75 feet per minute (fpm) was also excellent, demonstrating a high degree of control and stability during the landing.
The threshold height was reported as good, and the threshold speed of 56 knots was well below the target, which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and avoid stalling. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and consistent approach path.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 2 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach and landing.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was also excellent, with a smooth and controlled touchdown.
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