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Departure
Ease the yoke smoothly to hold a steady one g through the ground roll instead of letting it sag to 0.3 g.
What happened: During the ground roll the g force averaged 0.3 g, well below the smooth steady load expected while tracking the runway.
Watch for: Watch the g meter and hold it steady near one g through the roll.
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When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,981 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 421 ft 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 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off in 546 feet, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 16 knots at 100 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally impressive, with the aircraft covering the same distance in just 27 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was notable for its distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 101.4 degrees, while the downwind leg itself took 33 seconds to cover the same distance.
The base leg turn was another highlight of the flight, with the aircraft covering 2 nautical miles at an angle of 48.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds, and the final turn was completed in 38 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 10, flying at a heading of 88.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 520 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 47 knots and a distance of 415 feet, which accounted for 11% of the runway. The touchdown rate was smooth at -110 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 knots at 99 degrees.
The total landing distance was 738 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The aircraft used a total of 7 pounds of fuel for the flight, which covered a distance of 8 nautical miles and took 6 minutes to complete.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, achieving a score of 96.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 88.0° at 1 nautical mile and 520 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 58 knots, registering at 47 knots. This indicates a controlled descent and a smooth landing. The touchdown distance of 415 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and altitude.
The landing rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -110 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled approach, avoiding any sudden or abrupt movements that could have compromised the safety of the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 90°F and a wind speed of 15 knots from 99°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but they were successfully managed to achieve a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 738 feet was only 11% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft and navigating challenging weather conditions. The high score of 96.2% reflects the excellence of the landing, and it is clear that the pilot has a deep understanding of the aircraft and the requirements for a safe and successful landing.
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