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Improve the pattern downwind leg
The 45-degrees-behind-the-wing cue assumes you can turn your head and use peripheral vision. Downwind spacing cues like "put the wingtip halfway up the strut" assume a fixed, known eyepoint. Neither survives a monitor unmodified. If you fly on a fixed monitor, stop pretending and fly a numbers-based circuit.
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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 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 189 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk began with a departure roll on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The takeoff distance was 432 meters, which accounted for 35% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 75 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 10°C with a wind speed of 14 knots coming from 209°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 12 knots.
The pilot executed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 14 seconds. This was followed by a left-hand pattern crosswind from the same runway, covering a distance of 1 nm in 32 seconds. The pattern continued with a downwind turn at a distance of 2 nm from the runway, making an angle of 74.6°. The downwind leg covered a distance of 2 nm in 68 seconds, leading to a base leg turn at the same distance from the runway, with an angle of 41.6°. The base leg itself covered a distance of less than 1 nm in 40 seconds, followed by the final turn which also covered less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.
The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was executed from the north with a heading of 178.0° at a distance of 1 nm and an altitude of 566 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 18 was successful, with a runway length of 1,230 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 74 knots. The touchdown distance was 189 meters, with a touchdown speed of 63 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -62 ft/m, although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 9°C with a wind speed of 16 knots from 209°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 14 knots.
The total landing distance was 602 meters, accounting for 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment after landing was very good. The total flight distance covered was 9 nm, which took 6 minutes and consumed 3 kg of fuel.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a high aircraft landing score of 94.5%! This is a great accomplishment and reflects the skill and proficiency of the pilot during the landing process.
Let's start by discussing the Approach Phase. It appears that there were some areas that could use improvement, particularly with the descent path above the glideslope limit. Maintaining an appropriate descent path is crucial for a safe and smooth landing. Additionally, the threshold speed being well above target at 74 knots could indicate a potential issue with speed management during the approach. By working on adjusting the descent path and speed control, you can further enhance the overall quality of your approach phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's positive to note that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. These elements are essential for a successful landing and it's great to see that these were performed well. However, the landing heading was identified as poor, which suggests that there may be room for improvement in maintaining alignment with the runway during touchdown. Focusing on alignment and heading control can help enhance the precision of your landings in the future.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were both strengths and areas for improvement. The touchdown rate of -62 ft/m is excellent and indicates a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 63 knots was noted as fast, which could potentially impact the landing quality. Additionally, while the touchdown distance of 189 meters was good, the runway touchdown position being misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline is an area that could be worked on for increased accuracy. By making adjustments to touchdown speed and alignment, you can further refine your touchdown phase performance.
Overall, with a high aircraft landing score of 94.5%, you have demonstrated a strong level of skill and proficiency in aircraft landing. By focusing on improving areas such as descent path, speed control, heading alignment, and touchdown speed, you can continue to enhance your landing technique and strive for even higher scores in the future. Keep up the great work and continue to fine-tune your skills to achieve excellence in every aspect of aircraft landing.
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