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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. 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 1,731 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 266 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The aircraft departed from runway 29 at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, a 1,730-meter-long runway, under favorable local weather conditions with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt. The takeoff roll was completed in 805 meters, which accounted for 47% of the available runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 54 kt, marking the beginning of the climb phase. The aircraft then entered a left-hand traffic pattern, navigating the downwind leg at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nm covered in 58 seconds.
As the aircraft continued its pattern, it encountered a slight headwind of 1 kt, which had a negligible impact on its performance. The downwind leg was completed in 75 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nm. The base leg turn was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway. The final approach was initiated from the south-east, with the aircraft descending to an altitude of 106 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 295.0 °. The landing was executed successfully, with a touchdown speed of 42 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -124 fpm. The total landing distance was 582 meters, accounting for 34% of the available runway length.
Following a successful landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in under 1 minute. The total flight distance was 5 nm, with a total flight time of 8 minutes. The aircraft consumed 3 kg of fuel during the flight, demonstrating its efficiency in the given conditions. The runway rollout alignment was excellent, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a very good alignment with the centerline, despite a slight misalignment of 3.7 meters during touchdown.
The Cessna Skyhawk touched down smoothly on runway 29 at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, with a threshold height that met expectations. The aircraft's approach quality was excellent, with a threshold speed of 61 kt, which was well within the desired range. The touchdown distance of 265 m was also good, indicating a well-executed flare. The touchdown speed of 42 kt was within the acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -124 fpm was smooth, suggesting a gentle touchdown.
However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating by 3.7 m from the centreline. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt, which further facilitated a smooth touchdown.
The Cessna Skyhawk's rollout was well-executed, with excellent alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 582 m was 34% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing performance was impressive, with a score of 97.1%. The minor deviation from the centreline was the only notable area for improvement, but it did not detract from the overall quality of the landing.
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