Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Hold the approach angle
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 16 stages, 15 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 137 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 06 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 50 kt, requiring a takeoff distance of just 53 meters, which is only 5% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 29 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt from a direction of 260 °, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 06, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 23 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind was also executed smoothly, taking just 25 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 59.0 ° to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nm long and took 82 seconds to complete.
The next phase of the flight involved a pattern base leg turn, which covered a distance of 2 nm at an angle of 39.1 ° to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nm long and took just 21 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the final turn, which covered a distance of less than 1 nm in 33 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 06, descending from an altitude of 430 ft at a heading of 49.0 ° and a distance of 1 nm from the runway.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 53 kt and a distance of 134 m, which is just 29% of the runway's length. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -143 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The pilot then rolled out of the landing, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway.
After landing, the aircraft was taxied to the parking area, a process that took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight used a total of 2 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled maneuvers, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and adherence to standard procedures.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, achieving a high score of 94.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 49.0° at 1 nautical mile and 430 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 06 with a good threshold height, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and controlled approach. The threshold speed of 60 knots was also well-managed, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The touchdown distance of 134 meters was within acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
The touchdown speed of 53 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -143 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a precise and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 29°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 260°. This resulted in a crosswind and headwind of 0 knots, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 304 meters, which accounted for only 29% of the runway, was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and control.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing was a demonstration of exceptional piloting skills, control, and precision, resulting in a high score of 94.7%.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values