Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Improve the rollout
Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
Read more in How to Taxi AnywhereStart to finish · 10 stages, 9 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 5,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,585 ft 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 24 at Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field, where the aircraft, an Icon A5, took off with a takeoff distance of 159 ft, which was 3% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 58 kt, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 80 °F and a gentle wind of 5 kt at 224 °.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the field. The climb was from an initial altitude of 682 ft above sea level to a final altitude of 484 ft, an increase of 199 ft in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nm. The climb was smooth and efficient, taking advantage of the favorable weather conditions.
The final approach to landing was made from 1 nm out, and the aircraft descended from 63 ft above ground level to touch down on the runway. The descent was rapid, with a decrease of 50 ft in just 15 seconds, resulting in a perfect touchdown speed of 50 kt and a touchdown rate of -47 fpm. The touchdown point was 255 ft beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft began its landing rollout, which took place on the runway. The altitude at the end of the rollout was 419 ft above sea level, and the distance covered was 483 ft. The rollout was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a short distance.
After the landing rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 3 nm, and the flight duration was 5 minutes, during which the aircraft used 1 lb of fuel. Overall, the flight was a successful and efficient operation, taking advantage of the favorable weather conditions and the capabilities of the Icon A5 aircraft.
The aircraft, identified as Icon A5, successfully completed a landing at Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field, achieving an impressive score of 80.7%. The final approach to landing was executed from 1 nautical mile to 1 nautical mile at an altitude of 63 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it began its descent from 50 feet agl to 0 feet agl, demonstrating a controlled and precise rate of descent.
The aircraft's touchdown speed of 50 knots was deemed good, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed during the landing. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -47 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any excessive deceleration. However, it's worth noting that the touchdown point was 255 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended landing path.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 80°F and a wind speed of 5 knots at 224°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the successful landing, as they provided a relatively stable and predictable environment for the aircraft to operate in.
During the landing rollout, the aircraft maintained an altitude of 419 feet above sea level (asl) and traveled a distance of 483 feet. This indicates that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout, bringing the aircraft to a stop in a relatively short distance. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise in handling the Icon A5 aircraft.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values