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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,809 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,809 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 432 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 01 at CYPT Pelee Island Airport, a small airport located on Pelee Island in Ontario, Canada. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, required a takeoff distance of 369 feet, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 68 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 61 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from an 82-degree direction. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead CYPT Pelee Island Airport. The climb was from an initial altitude of 776 feet above sea level to a final altitude of 1,101 feet, an increase of 325 feet in just 1 minute. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. This cruise phase began 1 mile west of CYPT Pelee Island Airport.
The final approach to runway 01 at 3X5 North Bass Island Airport was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 2.0 degrees at an altitude of 131 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 61 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from an 82-degree direction. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
The landing on runway 01 at 3X5 North Bass Island Airport was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 55 knots. The touchdown distance was 427 feet, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -79 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at 3X5 North Bass Island Airport, achieving a score of 99.1%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 2.0° at an altitude of 131 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 01, which has a length of 1,809 feet. The threshold height was reported as good, suggesting that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 61 knots, which may indicate a slight delay in the landing process.
Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good at 427 feet, and the touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 55 knots. The touchdown rate of -79 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway and made a precise touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 82°. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 2 knots, which may have affected the aircraft's approach and landing. However, the pilot's skills and experience likely helped to mitigate the impact of these wind conditions, resulting in a successful landing. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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