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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. 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 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 692 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 59 kt in a distance of 251 m, which represented 10% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and precise turn, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 21 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn, which covered a distance of 6 nm, was executed at an angle of 69.6° to the runway, showcasing the pilot's skill and control. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to an altitude of 137 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 231.0°. The landing was executed smoothly, with the touchdown point located 268 m beyond the touchdown zone, and a touchdown speed of 34 kt, which was within the target range. The touchdown rate of -51 fpm was also excellent, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance of 843 m, which represented 34% of the available runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft used a total of 2 kg of fuel for the flight, which covered a distance of 20 nm and took approximately 15 minutes to complete. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures, with the pilot executing a smooth and controlled landing in challenging weather conditions.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east was executed with a heading of 231.0° at 0 nm and 137 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with the threshold height at 71 ft above ground level being well above the target. This resulted in a slightly higher than ideal approach path angle, which may have affected the overall landing performance.
The aircraft touched down 268 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 34 kt, which was good. The touchdown rate of -51 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 843 meters was 34% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Sirius aircraft scored 88.0%, indicating a high level of proficiency and control.
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