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Improve the pattern base leg turn
Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,015 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,098 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Horten Ho229 aircraft departed from runway 24 at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, KHYA, with a takeoff distance of 212 feet, which accounted for 4% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 79 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 226 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 9 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 24, and the distance covered in this maneuver was less than 1 nautical mile in just 8 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed with ease, taking the aircraft less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds. The pattern downwind leg was completed in 27 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The pattern base leg turn was a critical maneuver, requiring the aircraft to turn at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, which was achieved with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 24 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 231.0 degrees at an altitude of 305 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 24 was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 63 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,089 feet. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -108 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 226 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,804 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 2 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -131 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Horten Ho 229 aircraft successfully landed at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, showcasing its impressive capabilities. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 231.0° at 1 nautical mile and 305 feet above ground level (agl). This approach angle and distance allowed the aircraft to make a precise touchdown on runway 24, which has a length of 5,015 feet.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly higher than ideal at 91 knots, which may have required some adjustments from the pilot to maintain control. Despite this, the touchdown distance was within acceptable limits at 1,089 feet, and the touchdown speed of 63 knots was well within the desired range.
The landing rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -108 feet per minute (fpm), which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's stability. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 71°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 226°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 9 knots, which the pilot effectively managed to maintain control of the aircraft.
The total landing distance was 1,804 feet, which is 36% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled and the pilot executed the landing with precision. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the aircraft's stability and the pilot's skill in maintaining control during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the Horten Ho 229 at KHYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport was a success, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise.
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