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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 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.
Side view — the last 1,116 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,116 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 66 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 RPSM Maasin Airport, a Cessna 152 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 174 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 66 knots, a smooth and efficient start to the flight.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 34. The distance covered during this phase was less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was also completed in under 1 nautical mile, with a time of 25 seconds. These maneuvers showcased the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft in various wind conditions.
The pattern downwind turn was completed with a distance of 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was 66.3 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 79 seconds. The base leg turn was then executed, with a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 41.0 degrees. The base leg was completed in under 1 nautical mile in 38 seconds, and the final turn was completed in 26 seconds.
The final approach to runway 34 was made from the south, with a heading of 346.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 323 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 63 meters, which was 15% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 44 knots, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -143 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on.
The local weather conditions during the flight were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots at 59 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 164 meters, and the total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a successful demonstration of the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at RPSM Maasin Airport, achieving a high score of 98.0%. The final approach to runway 34 was conducted from the south, with the aircraft heading 346.0° at 1 nautical mile and 323 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a distance of 63 meters, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 44 knots was slightly above the target speed, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -143 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilot had good control over the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 28°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 59°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions did not appear to pose any significant challenges for the pilot, who was able to maintain perfect runway rollout alignment.
The total landing distance of 164 meters was only 15% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had good control over the aircraft's speed and descent rate. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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