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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 66 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche took off from runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick. The takeoff distance was 110 meters, which was 4% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 58 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot.
After takeoff, the aircraft made a left-hand pattern entry from runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 13 seconds. Following this, the aircraft proceeded to make a left-hand pattern crosswind from runway 12 at the same airport, covering a similar distance in 20 seconds.
During the pattern flying, the aircraft completed the downwind turn at a distance of 1 nautical mile with an angle to the runway of 140.8°. The downwind leg was 2 nautical miles long and took 93 seconds to complete. The base leg turn occurred at a distance of 2 nautical miles with an angle of 0.1° to the runway.
The landing was performed on runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick, which had a length of 2,737 meters. The height at the threshold was 7 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 45 knots. The touchdown occurred 64 meters from the threshold at a speed of 40 knots, with a vertical speed indication of -55 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 315 meters, which was 11% of the runway length. The total flight distance covered was 6 nautical miles and took 15 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 95.6% is a fantastic result and demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency in all phases of the landing process. Let's break down your performance in each phase to see where you excelled and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating precise control of your descent towards the runway. Additionally, your speed was well below target, which is a positive sign of good energy management. However, it is important to take care not to stall the aircraft by maintaining a proper airspeed throughout the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you demonstrated good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This shows that you were able to smoothly transition from descent to touchdown, ensuring a stable and controlled landing. Your touchdown rate was excellent, indicating a smooth and gentle touchdown on the runway. Furthermore, your speed was on target during the touchdown phase, contributing to a safe and controlled landing. The fact that you landed within the touchdown zone and 3.1 meters from the centerline of the runway shows precision and accuracy in your landing technique.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was slightly off at 3.2 meters from the centerline. While this may be a minor deviation, it is important to strive for perfect alignment to ensure a smooth and efficient rollout after landing.
In conclusion, your overall aircraft landing score of 95.6% reflects a high level of proficiency in all phases of the landing process. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and refine your skills to further improve your performance. Remember to pay close attention to maintaining proper speed and alignment throughout the landing, and strive for precision in every aspect of your approach and touchdown. With dedication and practice, you can continue to achieve excellent results in your future landings. Great job!
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