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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 122 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 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 54 knots. The takeoff distance was 31 meters, which accounted for only 3% of the runway length.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 24. The distance covered during this phase was less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in a similarly short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 18 seconds.
The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The angle to the runway was 50.7 degrees, and the turn was completed in a relatively short distance. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 59 seconds to complete.
After completing the downwind leg, the aircraft turned onto the base leg, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The angle to the runway was 60.4 degrees, and the turn was completed in a short distance. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 26 seconds to complete.
The final turn was completed in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 31 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 24 from the north-east, heading 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 157 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 45 knots and a distance of 120 meters. The touchdown rate was -156 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 217 meters, which accounted for only 21% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in less than 1 minute. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight used 1 kilogram of fuel. The flight was completed efficiently, with a total flight time of 4 minutes.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, achieving a score of 98.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-east, heading 229.0° at an altitude of 157 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 24, which has a length of 1,053 meters. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 51 knots, which may indicate a slightly slower approach than intended.
The touchdown distance of 120 meters was good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision throughout the landing. The touchdown speed of 45 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -156 feet per minute (fpm) was good, suggesting a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 359°. This resulted in a crosswind and headwind of 0 knots, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 217 meters, which is 21% of the runway length, further highlights the pilot's skill and control.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision throughout the landing and rollout phases. Overall, this landing demonstrates exceptional piloting skills and a high level of proficiency in navigating challenging weather conditions and landing on a short runway.
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