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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,102 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,295 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a B-2 Spirit aircraft, a highly advanced and stealthy bomber. The aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took just 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 34 at the Quonset State Airport, with the aircraft lifting off the ground after traveling 3,044 feet, which accounted for 43% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 145 knots, a testament to the aircraft's impressive performance capabilities.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions that included a temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 309 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The enroute climb began overhead the Quonset State Airport in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and involved a vertical ascent from 688 feet above sea level to 508 feet above sea level, an increase of 180 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 34 was conducted from the southeast, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 322.0 degrees and an altitude of 475 feet above ground level. The aircraft was 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold at this point. The landing on runway 34 was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 130 knots and a touchdown rate of -168 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was 1,296 feet, which was well within the acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 37 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 300 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 3,667 feet, which accounted for 52% of the runway's length. The aircraft's performance during the landing phase was impressive, with the touchdown speed, touchdown rate, and runway touchdown and rollout alignments all being within acceptable limits.
In conclusion, this flight in the B-2 Spirit aircraft was a testament to the aircraft's exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft's ability to climb efficiently, land with precision, and maintain perfect alignment during the rollout phase was impressive. The flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 2,434 pounds of fuel during the entire flight.
The B-2 Spirit aircraft successfully landed at KOQU Quonset State Airport, achieving a remarkable score of 98.9%. The final approach to runway 34 was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 322.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 475 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision, touching down on the runway with a speed of 136 knots, which was well within the threshold speed requirements. The touchdown distance of 1,296 feet was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 130 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -168 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 37°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 300°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing. The runway length of 7,102 feet was more than sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance of 3,667 feet, which accounted for only 52% of the available runway.
The landing was characterized by perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment, indicating that the aircraft's pilots had excellent control and precision during the landing. Overall, the B-2 Spirit's landing at KOQU Quonset State Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe landing, with the aircraft demonstrating exceptional performance and control throughout the entire process.
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