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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 501 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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, utilizing 370 meters or 20% of the runway's length. The aircraft, a Carenado T-34 Bravo, lifted off at a speed of 66 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 330 degrees, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it covered a distance of 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind maneuver was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 65.4 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself took 71 seconds to complete, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Following the downwind leg, the pilot executed a base leg turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 31.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The final turn was also completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 05 from the southwest, flying at a heading of 44.0 degrees and an altitude of 475 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down 61 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 61 knots. The touchdown rate was perfect at -46 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing remained the same as at takeoff, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331 degrees.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 10 nautical miles, taking 7 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise in handling the Carenado T-34 Bravo.
The Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 05 was executed from the south west, with a heading of 44.0° at 1 nm and 475 ft above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down safely on the runway.
The landing itself was flawless, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 84 kt, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 61 meters beyond the touchdown zone, but this was still considered a good landing, given the runway length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown speed of 61 kt was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was a perfect -46 fpm. This indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the landing gear. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled approach.
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 meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even more challenging. However, the pilot's skills and experience allowed them to navigate the aircraft safely and smoothly, despite the ideal weather conditions. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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