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Departure
Ease the yoke smoothly to hold a steady one g through the ground roll instead of letting it sag to 0.4 g.
What happened: During the ground roll the g force averaged 0.4 g, well below the smooth steady load expected while tracking the runway.
Watch for: Watch the g meter and hold it steady near one g through the roll.
See Departure Roll
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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,131 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 770 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 06 at YPBO Paraburdoo Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 72 kt. The takeoff distance was 442 m, which accounted for 21% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 30 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt at 22 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, which it completed in a timely manner. The pattern entry from runway 06 was accomplished in less than 1 nm in 16 seconds, while the crosswind leg took 27 seconds to complete. The downwind turn was executed at an angle of 93.9 ° to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was 2 nm long and took 82 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was made at an angle of 5.8 ° to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nm.
The final approach to runway 06 was made from the south-west, with the aircraft heading 62.0 ° at 1 nm and 381 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 57 kt. The touchdown point was 329 m beyond the touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed of 48 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of 6 fpm was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The total landing distance was 1,062 m, which accounted for 50% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight used 3 kg of fuel, taking a total of 7 minutes to complete.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at YPBO Paraburdoo Airport, achieving a score of 94.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 62.0° at 1 nautical mile and 381 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 57 knots, but still within a safe range. The touchdown point was 329 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 48 knots was considered good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed down the aircraft to a safe speed.
One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was a perfect 6 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's descent and was able to touch down smoothly. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway throughout the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 29°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 22°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 2 knots, which is relatively minimal and should not have significantly impacted the landing.
The total landing distance was 1,062 meters, which is 50% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed down the aircraft quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft throughout the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The score of 94.5% reflects the high level of proficiency and skill displayed by the pilot.
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