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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 1,248 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,248 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 221 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft took off from runway 25 at F62 Hayfork, with a departure roll that covered less than 1 nautical mile in 4 minutes. The takeoff distance was 362 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 55 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 179 degrees.
After takeoff, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern, with the entry distance covering less than 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds. The crosswind leg was also a right-hand turn, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself covered 2 nautical miles in 83 seconds.
The base leg turn was another 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself covered less than 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds. The final turn was a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The final approach to the runway was from the east, with a heading of 274.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 415 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 25 at F62 Hayfork was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 40 knots and a touchdown rate of -145 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was 218 meters, which was good considering the runway length of 1,248 meters. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 359 degrees.
The total landing distance was 294 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in less than 1 minute. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, which was completed in 8 minutes, and the aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel.
The Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft successfully landed at F62 Hayfork, achieving a score of 98.8%. The final approach to runway 25 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 274.0° at 1 nautical mile and 415 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 50 knots, but this did not seem to affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 218 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 40 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -145 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 3.3 meters off-centerline. This may be a minor issue that can be addressed in future training sessions. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 31°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 359°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even smoother.
The total landing distance of 294 meters was only 24% of the runway length, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and control. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft even after touchdown. Overall, this was a successful landing, and the pilot's performance was commendable.
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