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Improve the pattern base leg
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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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 4,991 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,991 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 995 ft 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 23 at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 680 feet, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 68 knots, and the aircraft was able to lift off the ground smoothly.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 261 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft handled well.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 23, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and legs. The pattern entry was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 58 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was also completed quickly, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds.
As the aircraft continued through the pattern, it completed a downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 43.4 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 56 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated a base leg turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 36.9 degrees to the runway.
The base leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds, and the aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the northeast. The pilot maintained a heading of 218.0 degrees at an altitude of 191 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing was smooth and controlled, with a threshold speed of 63 knots and a touchdown speed of 48 knots. The touchdown distance was 990 feet, and the touchdown rate was a smooth -104 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions remained consistent throughout the flight, with a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 261 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots.
In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and skill throughout the takeoff, pattern, and landing phases. The aircraft performed well, and the pilot was able to complete the flight safely and efficiently. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight took 3 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 2 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KEWB New Bedford Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 218.0° at an altitude of 191 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 23, which has a length of 4,991 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 63 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed during the landing phase.
The touchdown distance of 990 feet was also good, indicating that the pilot was able to slow the aircraft down effectively and maintain control during the landing. The touchdown speed of 48 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -104 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway centerline during the landing phase. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 69°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from 261°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 4 knots, which is relatively light and should not have presented any significant challenges for the pilot.
Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and safely, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency. The Cessna Skyhawk's performance during the landing phase was impressive, and the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed, altitude, and alignment with the runway centerline was exemplary.
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