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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Enroute Level scored 91.82 % — bounce on liftoff, then GPWS warning; bank angle up to 49.5 ° at 81 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 94.49 %.
Start to finish · 17 stages, 15 scored
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,632 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 699 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight involved a unique aircraft, the Horten Ho229, which began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway at 2WN7 Planeacres Airport. The taxiing process took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to depart from runway 36, with a takeoff distance of 715 feet, which accounted for 33% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 81 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 77°F and a wind speed of 9 knots at 73°. The crosswind was 9 knots, while the headwind was 2 knots. The enroute level cruise began overhead 2WN7 Planeacres Airport, Fisk, Wisconsin, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The flight then transitioned to a final approach to runway 09 at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport, coming in from the west at a heading of 88.0°. The aircraft was at an altitude of 133 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. However, the pilot decided to execute a go-around at an altitude of 366 feet agl. Another go-around was performed at 210 feet agl.
After the second go-around, the aircraft successfully landed on runway 09 at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport, which had a length of 5,632 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 97 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 696 feet, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 79 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -95 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 7 knots at 85°, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 7 knots. The total landing distance was 1,605 feet, accounting for 28% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used 114 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Horten Ho 229 aircraft successfully landed at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its operation. The final approach to runway 09 was initiated from the west, with a heading of 88.0° at an altitude of 133 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a distance of 696 feet, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 79 knots was slightly higher than ideal, indicating that the pilot could have applied more gentle braking to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -95 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from 85°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 7 knots, which helped to reduce the aircraft's ground speed and make the landing more manageable.
The total landing distance of 1,605 feet was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's rotation and braking to maintain a stable and aligned path along the runway.
Overall, the landing of the Horten Ho 229 at KOSH Wittman Regional Airport was a success, demonstrating the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's skills in operating it. However, there is still room for improvement, particularly in terms of touchdown speed and braking technique.
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