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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 309 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 06 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 56 knots. The takeoff distance was 134 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway length.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it began a right-hand pattern entry from runway 06. The distance covered during this maneuver was less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds.
The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 91 seconds to complete.
Next, the pilot executed a pattern base leg turn, which involved another 45-degree angle to the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 18 seconds to complete.
The final turn, which brought the aircraft onto the final approach, was also less than 1 nautical mile in length and took 44 seconds to complete. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 06 from the southwest, at a heading of 49.0 degrees and an altitude of 288 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed at a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 57 knots. The touchdown distance was 306 meters, which was good considering the runway length of 1,053 meters. The touchdown speed was 43 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -147 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.6 meters. The total landing distance was 436 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, achieving a score of 96.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 49.0° at an altitude of 288 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 57 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 306 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude. The touchdown speed of 43 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -147 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled landing.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft deviating 3.6 meters from the centerline. This may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 30°C and a wind speed of 0 knots. The crosswind and headwind components were also negligible, which contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 436 meters was 41% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at 4N1 Greenwood Lake was a successful one, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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