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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,730 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 549 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 29 at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, where the aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 62 kt. The takeoff distance was 62 m, which accounted for only 4% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 13 °C and a wind speed of 11 kt blowing from 340 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 kt and a headwind of 8 kt.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it made a left-hand pattern entry from runway 29, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 11 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed in less than 1 nm in 23 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was 2 nm long and took 81 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was 2 nm long and involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a turn radius of 9.6 °.
After completing the base leg, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 29 from the south-east, heading 287.0 ° at 1 nm and 587 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with good threshold height and threshold speed, which was 65 kt. The touchdown point was 97 m beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 48 kt, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -117 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 635 m, which accounted for 37% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight took 9 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 2 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with good adherence to standard procedures and safe landing practices.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, achieving a high score of 96.3%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 287.0° at 1 nautical mile and 587 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision as it descended onto runway 29, which has a length of 1,730 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained a good threshold height, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 65 knots. The touchdown point was located 97 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 48 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -117 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 13°C and a wind speed of 11 knots from 340°. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 8 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 635 meters was 37% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory in the given weather conditions.
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