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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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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 787 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 787 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 104 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 34 at PASO Seldovia Airport, where the aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, accelerated down the 787-meter runway and lifted off at a speed of 74 kt. The takeoff distance was 234 meters, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from a direction of 269 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Seldovia, Alaska. The aircraft ascended from an altitude of 268 feet above sea level to 602 feet, an increase of 334 feet, in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The climb was a smooth and efficient one, allowing the aircraft to reach its cruising altitude quickly.
After completing the enroute climb, the aircraft began its descent, which started overhead the PASO Seldovia Airport. The descent was from an altitude of 598 feet above sea level to 39 feet, a decrease of 559 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The descent was also a smooth and controlled one, allowing the aircraft to reach its final approach altitude safely.
The final approach to runway 34 at PASO Seldovia Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 10.0 ° at an altitude of 12 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was made at a speed of 61 kt, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. The touchdown distance was 102 meters, which was good, and the touchdown speed was 56 kt, also good. The touchdown rate was -157 feet per minute, which was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing. The total landing distance was 451 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at the time of departure, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from a direction of 269 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight took 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, indicating a high level of fuel efficiency. Overall, the flight was a smooth and controlled one, with the pilot demonstrating good flying skills and a high level of situational awareness.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at PASO Seldovia Airport, achieving a high score of 96.7%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 10.0° at 0 nm and 12 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 34, which has a length of 787 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 61 knots. This suggests that the pilot may have been able to maintain a slightly higher speed than desired, but still managed to control the aircraft effectively.
The touchdown distance of 102 meters was good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable approach and touchdown. The touchdown speed of 56 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -157 feet per minute (fpm) was good, suggesting a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a precise alignment with the runway during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance of 451 meters was 57% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a stop safely.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The high score achieved is a testament to the pilot's skills and experience.
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