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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,114 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 418 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 07 at Newcastle Airport, EGNT, where the aircraft, AA-5B (N28672), successfully took off with a takeoff distance of 101 meters, which accounted for just 5% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 79 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry turn in just 31 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally swift, taking only 18 seconds to complete and covering a similar distance. The pattern downwind turn was notable for its precise angle to the runway, which was 58.7 degrees, and the distance covered was 1 nautical mile.
The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, spanning 2 nautical miles in 94 seconds, while the base leg turn was another 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 51.8 degrees. The base leg itself was short, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds, and the final turn was equally brief, taking 29 seconds to complete.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 07, it was flying at a heading of 64.0 degrees and an altitude of 216 feet above ground level, with the runway threshold in sight. The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a distance of 416 meters and a speed of 49 knots. The touchdown rate was an impressive -95 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions remained unchanged throughout the flight, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes, during which the aircraft consumed 2 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was a testament to the aircraft's agility, precision, and control, as well as the pilot's skill and experience.
The aircraft, AA-5B with registration number N28672, successfully landed at EGNT Newcastle Airport with a high level of precision. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, aligning with the runway 07 at an altitude of 216 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
The aircraft's approach speed was maintained within the optimal range, and the touchdown speed of 49 knots was well below the threshold speed of 70 knots. This indicates that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's descent and was able to slow down smoothly before touching down on the runway. The touchdown distance of 416 meters was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to land safely.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind component was minimal, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and consistent approach path.
The touchdown rate of -95 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, suggesting that the pilot had a high degree of control over the aircraft's descent and was able to touch down smoothly on the runway. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft coming to rest on the runway in a safe and controlled manner. The high score of 99.0% reflects the pilot's exceptional skills and the aircraft's good performance under the given conditions.
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