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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 148 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 16 at PASO Seldovia Airport, where the aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, successfully took off after covering 29% of the 229-meter runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Seldovia, Alaska. The climb was quite steep, with the aircraft rising from an initial altitude of 151 feet above sea level to 564 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered another 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 34 at PASO Seldovia Airport was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading at 9.0 degrees and at an altitude of 23 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 51 knots and a touchdown distance of 146 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was also perfect, at -37 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270 degrees. The total landing distance was 329 meters, which accounted for 42% of the 787-meter runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 2 nautical miles and lasted for 7 minutes, consuming 1 kilogram of fuel. The flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled climb, cruise, and descent, with good weather conditions throughout.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at PASO Seldovia Airport, achieving a high score of 97.3%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 9.0° at an altitude of 23 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course as it descended onto runway 34, which has a length of 787 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 59 knots, which may be attributed to the aircraft's weight or the pilot's decision to prioritize a safe touchdown over a precise speed. The touchdown distance of 146 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.
The touchdown speed of 51 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -37 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady course and aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 2 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 329 meters was 42% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and the runway's length.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and aligned it with the runway centerline. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and decision-making skills throughout the approach and landing phases.
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