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Improve the pattern downwind leg
Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,074 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Horten Ho229 aircraft departed from runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, achieving liftoff at a speed of 75 kt after a takeoff distance of 706 ft, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 52 °F and a wind speed of 22 kt at 290 °, resulting in a crosswind of 22 kt and a headwind of 5 kt.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nm in 10 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was navigated with equal ease, taking less than 1 nm in 16 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was completed in under 1 nm in 50 seconds, showcasing the aircraft's responsiveness and control.
The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 213.0 ° at an altitude of 181 ft above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nm from the runway. The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,071 ft and a touchdown speed of 70 kt, both of which were considered good. However, the touchdown rate of -254 fpm was only fair.
The landing distance of 1,774 ft accounted for 35% of the runway, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 52 °F and a wind speed of 17 kt at 295 °, resulting in a crosswind of 17 kt and a headwind of 2 kt. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The total flight distance was 2 nm, and the flight duration was 2 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 0 lbs of fuel throughout the flight. Overall, the Horten Ho229 demonstrated impressive performance and control during the flight, showcasing its capabilities as a unique and innovative aircraft design.
The Horten Ho 229 aircraft successfully landed at KSFZ North Central State Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing maneuvers. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 213.0° at an altitude of 181 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 23, which has a length of 5,004 feet. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at a suitable altitude when it crossed the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 107 knots, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to reduce the aircraft's speed before touchdown to achieve a more optimal landing.
The touchdown distance of 1,071 feet was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and slow down effectively during the landing. The touchdown speed of 70 knots was also reported as good, suggesting that the pilot was able to achieve a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -254 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, indicating that the aircraft may have experienced a slightly higher rate of descent than desired.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains on the runway and avoids any potential obstacles.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 52°F and a wind speed of 17 knots from 295°. This resulted in a crosswind component of 17 knots and a headwind component of 2 knots. Despite these challenging conditions, the aircraft was able to maintain control and complete a successful landing.
The total landing distance of 1,774 feet was 35% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down and come to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and align itself with the runway centerline during the rollout phase of the landing.
Overall, the landing of the Horten Ho 229 at KSFZ North Central State Airport was a successful one, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing maneuvers. However, there were some areas for improvement, including the excessively high threshold speed and the fair touchdown rate.
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