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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 62 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 84 kt, 22 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 62 kt at liftoff
See Departure Roll
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.
Read more in Pattern WorkStart to finish · 13 stages, 13 in the score
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,606 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 88 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cibao International Airport, the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll on runway 11, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 84 kt in 1,008 meters, which represented 39% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local weather environment, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt from 270 °.
As the pilot navigated the left-hand traffic pattern, the aircraft performed a series of precise turns, maintaining a consistent distance and speed. The downwind turn, for instance, covered a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 49.7 ° to the runway, while the base leg turn was executed at an angle of 31.9 °. The pilot's smooth control of the aircraft allowed for a well-executed final approach, with the aircraft descending from 369 ft agl at a heading of 103.0 °. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 85 m and a speed of 43 kt, resulting in a smooth touchdown rate of -133 fpm.
The pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft was evident throughout the flight, which covered a total distance of 8 nm in 5 minutes, using only 2 kg of fuel. The landing on runway 11 at Cibao International Airport was characterized by good runway touchdown alignment, and the pilot's attention to detail ensured that the threshold speed was well below the target, avoiding any risk of stalling. Overall, the flight was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance capabilities.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 11 at MDST Cibao International Airport, with a threshold height that met the desired standards. The approach quality was excellent, with a heading of 103.0° at 1 nm and 369 ft above ground level, setting up the aircraft for a precise touchdown. The threshold speed of 47 kt was well below the target, demonstrating a high degree of control and averted the risk of stalling.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance of 85 m was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 43 kt was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -133 fpm was also smooth, suggesting a well-executed landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment as it decelerated. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable environment for the landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 98.7% reflecting the high standard of performance achieved by the pilot.
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