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Improve the pattern downwind leg
Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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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 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 76 m 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 N94 Carlisle, where the Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 136 meters, which accounted for 12% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 63 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 10 at N94 Carlisle, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 26 seconds, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was executed with a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle to the runway of 73.4 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 60 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was completed with a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 53.6 degrees. The base leg itself was covered in less than 1 nautical mile in 45 seconds. The final turn was executed in less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds, setting the aircraft up for a final approach to runway 10 at N94 Carlisle from the west, with a heading of 93.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 399 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 10 at N94 Carlisle was successful, with a touchdown distance of 73 meters and a touchdown speed of 43 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -70 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269 degrees.
The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good control and precision throughout the various phases of flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 98.6%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the west, heading 93.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 399 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the runway length of 1,177 meters and the threshold height.
Upon reaching the threshold speed of 48 knots, the pilot was reminded to exercise caution to avoid stalling the aircraft. However, the touchdown distance of 73 meters was deemed good, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown speed of 43 knots was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -70 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot was able to smoothly and gradually bring the aircraft down to the runway, minimizing the impact on the landing gear and reducing the risk of damage. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had a clear understanding of the aircraft's position and trajectory during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 269°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing. Overall, the pilot's skills and attention to detail resulted in a successful and safe landing at N94 Carlisle.
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