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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 911 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 911 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 343 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, then departed from runway 21 at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport (CYXH) in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. The takeoff distance was 323 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 76 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 18°C and winds of 6 knots at 160°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The enroute climb started overhead the Medicine Hat Regional Airport, where the aircraft ascended from 2,622 feet above sea level to 4,513 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,891 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began 6 miles southeast of Medicine Hat and lasted for 32 minutes, covering a distance of 83 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 4 miles north of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The descent from 4,571 feet above sea level to 3,451 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,120 feet in 2 minutes, covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 12 at the Shaunavon Airport (CJC5) was made from the northwest, heading 139.0° at 1 nautical mile and 422 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 12 was successful, with a threshold speed well above the target at 83 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 343 meters, and the touchdown speed was 69 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was excellent at -86 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 15°C and winds of 5 knots at 176°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The total landing distance was 588 meters, which accounted for 64% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 96 nautical miles, taking 43 minutes, and used 29 kilograms of fuel.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at CJC5 Shaunavon Airport, achieving a score of 98.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 139.0° at 1 nautical mile and 422 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 69 knots, which was well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 343 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown rate of -86 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 5 knots at 176°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft's approach. The runway length of 911 meters was sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance, and the pilot made good use of the available runway to bring the aircraft to a stop.
The total landing distance of 588 meters was 64% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of precision and control, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and expertise in managing the aircraft's descent and touchdown.
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