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Improve the pattern downwind leg
Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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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 86 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 Cessna C172 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 204 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 59 knots, a smooth and controlled start to the flight.
As the aircraft climbed into the air, it encountered local weather conditions of 13 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 309 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind was 2 knots, providing a relatively stable environment for the flight.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft around the airport. The entry into the pattern was swift, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 11 seconds. The crosswind leg of the pattern was slightly longer, taking 24 seconds to complete a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft continued its pattern, it entered the downwind turn, a critical phase of the flight. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was a precise 56.7 degrees. The downwind leg itself was a leisurely 1 nautical mile, taking 114 seconds to complete.
With the pattern complete, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 27. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 273.0 degrees at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 133 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 83 meters. The touchdown speed was a respectable 52 knots, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -62 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 12 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 307 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the headwind was 3 knots, providing a stable environment for the landing.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 3 nautical miles, taking 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight, a relatively efficient performance for the Cessna C172.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EDWZ Baltrum Airport, achieving a high score of 97.7%. The final approach was conducted from the east, aligning with the runway 27 heading of 273.0°. At the point of initiation, the aircraft was at 0 nm and 133 ft above ground level (agl), indicating a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, demonstrating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 60 kt was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and adhered to the recommended speed. The touchdown distance of 83 m was within acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and precision.
The touchdown speed of 52 kt was also good, suggesting that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and speed. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -62 fpm. This indicates that the pilot had maintained a high degree of control and precision, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a consistent and accurate approach path. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12 °C and a gentle wind of 3 kt at 307°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance. The Cessna C172 is a well-known and reliable aircraft, and this landing demonstrates its capabilities in a variety of weather conditions.
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