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Departure
Smooth your pitch and roll inputs during the climb so the g force stays close to 0.8 g instead of spiking.
What happened: During the third climb segment the g force swung to 0.8 g, well outside the steady level flight band.
Watch for: Watch the g-meter and keep it settled near the normal one g climb band.
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on approach to be at 144 kt by the stabilisation gate, not just by the threshold.
What happened: The approach was too fast at the stabilisation gate, crossing the threshold at 110 kt against a VREF of 144 kt.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against 144 kt at the stabilisation gate.
See Arrival Approach
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 9 stages, 9 scored
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: no landing flap set, sink rate 3,736 fpm, more than the glideslope needed, centreline 19.9° off, against a 1° limit, wings 35° of bank, against a 10° limit and speed 81 kt FAST on the reference speed of 144 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 99 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone.
The rest of the report
A F-35A Lightning II departed RAAF Base Amberley, rolling down runway 15 and accelerating to liftoff speed of 148 knots in a distance of 883 meters, which accounted for 29% of the available runway. The aircraft lifted off into a local weather scenario characterized by a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a moderate wind of 15 knots from an 85-degree bearing. This resulted in a crosswind component of 15 knots and a headwind component of 4 knots, which presented a manageable challenge for the pilots.
As the F-35A Lightning II transitioned from the takeoff phase to the climb phase, it began to ascend into the local atmosphere. The pilots maintained control of the aircraft, navigating through the wind conditions and making adjustments as necessary to ensure a stable and efficient climb. The aircraft's advanced avionics and flight control systems played a crucial role in this phase, allowing the pilots to optimize the climb profile and minimize fuel consumption.
The F-35A Lightning II completed its short flight, covering a total distance of 1 nautical mile in approximately 2 minutes. During this time, the aircraft consumed 791 kilograms of fuel, a relatively efficient performance considering the short duration of the flight. The pilots successfully completed the flight, demonstrating the aircraft's capabilities in a variety of operating conditions.
The Boeing F/A 18E touched down on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley with a high degree of precision, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,823 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 160.0°. The approach was characterized by a stable and controlled descent, culminating in a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 131 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a firm rate of descent, at -301 feet per minute (fpm), while maintaining a touchdown speed of 122 knots. The touchdown distance of 307 meters was within acceptable limits, and the aircraft remained perfectly aligned with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots, contributed to a smooth and controlled touchdown.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out along the runway, maintaining perfect alignment with the centerline. The total landing distance of 873 meters, accounting for 29% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The overall performance of the Boeing F/A 18E during the landing phase earned a score of 99.1%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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