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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 488 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The aircraft, a Carenado T-34 Bravo, took off with a takeoff distance of 577 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 67 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it did so from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The entry distance was less than 1 nautical mile and was completed in 19 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 16 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with a distance of 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was 63.6 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 64 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was completed with a distance of 2 nautical miles, and the angle to the runway was 48.4 degrees. The base leg itself was covered in less than 1 nautical mile in 29 seconds. The final turn was navigated with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the north-east, with a heading of 230 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 321 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport was successful, with a runway length of 1,814 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 72 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 486 meters, and the touchdown speed was 51 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -12 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind. The total landing distance was 868 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 2 kilograms of fuel.
The Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 230.0° at 1 nm and 321 ft above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on runway 23, which has a length of 1,814 meters.
The threshold height was well-maintained, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 72 kt. This slight deviation from the target speed did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 486 meters was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively before touching down. The touchdown speed of 51 kt was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -12 fpm was perfect, signifying a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 331°. This resulted in a crosswind and headwind of 0 kt, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 868 meters, which accounts for 48% of the runway, was well within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and experience with the Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft. The precise approach, smooth touchdown, and controlled rollout all contributed to a successful and safe landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.
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