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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.
Side view — the last 610 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 610 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 23 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk started with a departure roll on runway 24 at EDLH Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield. The takeoff distance was 461 meters, with 76% of the runway utilized. The liftoff speed was 80 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a wind of 20 knots coming from 258°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 19 knots.
The enroute level cruise began overhead Hamm, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The landing took place on the same runway 24 at EDLH Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield, which had a length of 610 meters. The height at the threshold was 6 feet above ground level, with a speed of 63 knots. The touchdown occurred 21 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 66 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -262 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 6°C with a wind of 16 knots coming from 257°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 15 knots. The total landing distance was 295 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway.
Overall, the total flight distance covered was 6 nautical miles, with a total duration of 17 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel for the duration of the flight.
First, let's acknowledge the positive aspects of the aircraft landing score of 92.7%. The Approach Phase displayed good glideslope alignment, indicating that the aircraft maintained a proper descent angle towards the runway. This is crucial for a safe and controlled landing. Additionally, the Landing Phase demonstrated good threshold height, which is important for ensuring that the aircraft touches down at the right location on the runway. The excellent landing flare also suggests that the pilot executed a smooth transition from descent to touchdown, contributing to a successful landing.
Despite these strengths, there were several areas for improvement identified during the analysis. In the Approach Phase, the poor heading alignment indicates that the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway centerline during the approach. This can make it challenging to land accurately and safely. In the Touchdown Phase, it was noted that the touchdown rate was firm and the speed was too high. A firm touchdown can put extra stress on the landing gear and potentially lead to a rough landing, while excessive speed can affect the aircraft's ability to come to a complete stop in a timely manner. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 4.5 meters off the centerline suggest that the aircraft deviated from the intended landing path.
Moving on to the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being off by 4.2 meters indicates that the aircraft did not maintain a straight path along the runway centerline during the rollout. This can lead to difficulty in taxiing off the runway and may require additional corrective actions.
Overall, while the landing score was relatively high at 92.7%, there are clear areas for improvement in terms of alignment, touchdown technique, and speed control. By addressing these issues through training and practice, pilots can strive for even better landing performances in the future. Keep up the dedication to continuous improvement and safe operations in the air!
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