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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
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 118 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 28 at N94 Carlisle, a small airfield. The Cessna 152 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 117 meters, which was 10% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 54 knots, marking the start of the climb.
As the aircraft entered the local area, the pilot encountered a calm and stable weather condition, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from the northwest. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind was also minimal, at 1 knot. This favorable weather allowed the pilot to execute a smooth and efficient flight.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 28, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and legs. The pattern entry was swift, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 15 seconds. The downwind turn was executed at an angle of 46.2 degrees to the runway, and the downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long, taking 55 seconds to complete.
As the pilot began the base leg turn, the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle of 63.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was short, lasting less than 1 nautical mile in 43 seconds. The final turn was also brief, taking just 25 seconds to complete.
With the aircraft in the final approach configuration, the pilot lined up with the runway, heading 275 degrees and at an altitude of 450 feet above ground level. The approach was made from the east, with the runway 28 at N94 Carlisle in sight.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 116 meters. The touchdown speed was a respectable 34 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect, at -14 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 3.6 meters off the centerline.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 6 nautical miles, taking 5 minutes to cover. The aircraft used a modest 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, indicating a high level of efficiency. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and a deep understanding of the aircraft's performance.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 92.3%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 275.0° at 1 nautical mile and 450 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft was on a steady course for a smooth landing on runway 28, which has a length of 1,177 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control and judgment in managing the aircraft's speed, as the threshold speed of 44 knots was well below the target. This was a prudent decision, as it helped to avoid stalling the aircraft during the critical phase of landing. The touchdown distance of 116 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had a good feel for the aircraft's speed and control.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 34 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -14 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's descent and avoided any hard landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments in the pilot's approach and landing technique.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach, making it easier for the pilot to control the aircraft and achieve a good landing. Overall, the pilot's performance was commendable, and the landing was successful.
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