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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,844 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 964 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 07 at the Falcone–Borsellino Airport (LICJ). The takeoff distance was 1,350 feet, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 60 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 60 °F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 244 degrees.
After takeoff, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, which involved a turn from the runway 07 at LICJ. The distance covered during this turn was approximately 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the crosswind leg, where it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 93 seconds. The base leg turn involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, which was achieved with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was covered in 31 seconds, and the final turn was completed in just 5 seconds.
The final approach to the runway 07 at LICJ was made from the southwest, with a heading of 68.0 degrees at an altitude of 223 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 60 knots. The touchdown distance was 955 feet, which was considered good, and the touchdown speed was 44 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -124 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59 °F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 245 degrees.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 6 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with perfect runway rollout alignment and a smooth touchdown rate.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at Falcone–Borsellino Airport, with a score of 98.3%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 68.0° at an altitude of 223 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course as it descended onto runway 07, which has a length of 9,844 feet.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe altitude before touching down on the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 60 knots, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to prioritize a smooth touchdown over achieving the exact target speed. The touchdown distance of 955 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 44 knots was also good.
The touchdown rate of -124 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down quickly and safely after touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from 245°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance of 1,801 feet was 18% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down efficiently after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft as it taxied down the runway after landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and decision-making skills throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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