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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.
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 114 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 214 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 65 knots, marking the start of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered a local weather condition with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 4 knots from a direction of 93 degrees. The crosswind component was negligible, while the tailwind component was 4 knots, providing a slight boost to the aircraft's speed. The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft around the airfield in a counterclockwise direction.
The left-hand pattern entry was executed smoothly, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 25 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 27 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft. As the aircraft continued its pattern, it entered the downwind turn, which required a 45-degree angle to the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, and the aircraft maintained a steady heading of 274.0 degrees.
The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 64 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway once again. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, and the aircraft maintained a steady heading. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 26 seconds to complete.
As the aircraft approached the final turn, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 23 seconds. The pilot then aligned the aircraft with the runway and initiated the final approach, descending from an altitude of 505 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing was executed successfully, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 112 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly higher than desired, at 54 knots, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -44 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight took approximately 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, demonstrating its efficiency and performance.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 95.7%. The final approach to runway 28 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 274.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 505 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, with a good threshold height and speed. The threshold speed of 59 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 112 meters was also satisfactory, suggesting that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent rate.
However, there was one area for improvement during the landing. The touchdown speed of 54 knots was slightly too fast, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout or increased wear on the aircraft's landing gear. Nevertheless, the pilot's overall performance was commendable, and the touchdown rate of -44 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a gentle wind of 5 knots from 92°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind of 5 knots was minimal, which made the landing even more challenging and impressive.
Overall, the pilot's performance during the landing was impressive, and the aircraft touched down perfectly aligned with the runway. The score of 95.7% reflects the pilot's skill and experience, and the landing was a testament to their ability to handle the aircraft with precision and control.
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