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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 4,991 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,991 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,115 ft 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 23 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 424 feet, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 62 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the pilot encountered a relatively calm environment with a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 261 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots, resulting in a minimal impact on the flight.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 23, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was completed in an impressive 19 seconds, showcasing the pilot's skill and control.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg of the pattern, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 63 seconds. The base leg turn was a short 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 14.1 degrees.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it was on a heading of 215 degrees from a distance of 0 nautical miles and an altitude of 111 feet above ground level. The pilot then initiated the final approach to runway 23, aiming for a smooth touchdown.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 46 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,108 feet, which was within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the pilot maintained a smooth touchdown rate of -104 feet per minute.
In conclusion, the flight was a well-executed and controlled operation, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment. The aircraft used a total of 2 pounds of fuel to cover a distance of 5 nautical miles in 3 minutes.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 215.0° at an altitude of 111 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 23, which has a length of 4,991 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 65 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 1,108 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 46 knots was well within the target range.
The touchdown rate of -104 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent and a safe landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 69°F and a gentle wind of 5 knots from 261°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 4 knots, which did not pose a significant challenge to the landing.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and attention to detail. The high score of 98.1% reflects the precision and control exhibited during the approach and landing phases of flight.
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