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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,224 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 393 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport, EGGP. The aircraft, Sirius, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 219 meters, which was 10% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 67 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind component was negligible, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 27, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and maneuvers.
The left-hand pattern entry was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 40 seconds, showcasing the pilot's skill and control. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was even more impressive, with the aircraft covering the distance in less than 1 nautical mile in just 27 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its final approach from the west, heading 88.0 degrees at an altitude of 33.3 meters above ground level. The landing on runway 09 was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 32 knots and a distance of 390 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly below the target speed of 45 knots, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 meters per second.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the pilot maintained perfect control throughout the rollout. The total landing distance was 592 meters, which was 27% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control.
The flight came to an end with a total distance of 4 nautical miles, which was covered in 6 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used zero kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a highly efficient and optimized flight plan.
The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP) with an impressive score of 98.3%. The final approach to runway 09 was initiated from the west, with a heading of 88.0° at an altitude of 33.3 meters above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 45 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 390 meters was considered good. The touchdown speed of 32 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -0.1 meters per second was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 592 meters was only 27% of the runway length, indicating a high degree of precision and control during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the Sirius aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport was a success, with a high score and excellent performance in various aspects of the landing.
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