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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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: speed below 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 5,124 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 859 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 152, then departed from runway 03 at the Sedona Airport (KSEZ). The takeoff distance was 3,342 feet, which accounted for 65% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 51 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 89 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 4 knots. The pilot then entered a right-hand pattern from runway 03, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds.
As the aircraft continued in the right-hand pattern, it encountered a crosswind from runway 03, which it navigated in 39 seconds. The pilot then executed a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 103.9 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile in length and took 12 seconds to complete.
The pilot then turned onto the base leg, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 59.5 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was 2 nautical miles in length and took 86 seconds to complete. The pilot then turned onto the final approach, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 49 seconds.
The final approach to runway 03 was made from the southwest, with a heading of 46.0 degrees at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 533 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 852 feet and a touchdown speed of 35 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -98 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at takeoff, with a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 90 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 4 knots. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight took approximately 10 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 4 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at KSEZ Sedona Airport, achieving a score of 92.3%. The final approach to runway 03 was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 46.0° at 1 nautical mile and 533 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was carefully executed, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 60°F, with a relatively calm wind of 6 knots at 90°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
Upon reaching the threshold height of 60 feet agl, the aircraft's height was above the target, indicating a slight overshoot. However, this was not a cause for concern, as the pilot was able to adjust the aircraft's descent to ensure a safe and controlled landing. The threshold speed at 41 knots was well below the target, necessitating caution to avoid stalling the aircraft.
The landing itself was executed flawlessly, with a touchdown distance of 852 feet, which was considered good. The touchdown speed of 35 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -98 feet per minute (fpm). This rate suggests that the aircraft touched down with minimal deceleration, resulting in a smooth and stable transition from flight to ground.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance. The Cessna 152's ability to handle the local weather conditions and the pilot's expertise resulted in a safe and successful landing at KSEZ Sedona Airport.
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