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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: 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.
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.
The 325 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Sierra C24R began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 76 kt in a distance of 566 meters, which represented 23% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 269 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 23 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed in 27 seconds, showcasing the aircraft's responsiveness to control inputs. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, maintaining a distance of 1 nm and an angle to the runway of 83.9 °. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nm in 61 seconds, allowing the pilot to configure the aircraft for the final approach.
The Sierra C24R then began its final approach to runway 23, aligning with the runway at a heading of 230.0 ° and an altitude of 203 ft above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 56 kt and a touchdown distance of 328 meters. The touchdown rate was an impressive -67 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 7 nm, covering a distance of 5 nm in 5 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 3 kg of fuel during the flight.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, heading 230.0° at 0 nm and 203 ft above ground level. The aircraft, Sierra C24R, demonstrated excellent approach quality, with a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold height was good, indicating a well-executed approach path.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the threshold speed was well above the target at 78 kt, indicating a safe margin for deceleration. The touchdown distance of 328 m was good, and the touchdown speed of 56 kt was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -67 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. 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. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further facilitating a smooth and controlled rollout. Overall, the landing was executed to a high standard, with a score of 100.0% reflecting the aircraft's excellent performance.
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