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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,877 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,877 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 802 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KCNY Canyonlands Regional Airport. This process took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 21, with the aircraft taking off after covering 15% of the runway's length, which was 1,073 feet. The liftoff speed was 59 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it entered a level cruise phase, starting overhead the KCNY Canyonlands Regional Airport in Moab, Utah. This phase lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 23 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot at 63 degrees.
The final approach to runway 33 at Red Annie Ranch was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 335.0 degrees. At an altitude of 90 feet above ground level and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the aircraft began its descent. The landing took place on runway 33, which had a length of 1,877 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was excessively high at 74 knots.
The touchdown point was located very far down the runway, using more than 50% of the available length. The touchdown speed was also too fast at 67 knots, but the touchdown rate was good at -170 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained the same as before, with a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot at 63 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,228 feet, which accounted for 65% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. In total, the flight covered a distance of 25 nautical miles and lasted for 16 minutes, using 7 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at Red Annie Ranch with a score of 93.1%. The final approach to runway 33 was initiated from the southeast, heading 335.0° at an altitude of 90 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a perfect runway alignment during the rollout.
The landing was executed on runway 33, which has a length of 1,877 feet. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 74 knots, which may have contributed to a longer than necessary landing distance.
The touchdown point was located beyond the midpoint of the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 67 knots was also reported as too fast, which may have resulted in a longer landing distance. On the positive side, the touchdown rate was good at -170 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 50°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 63°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and there was no headwind. These conditions likely contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 1,228 feet, which is 65% of the available runway length. This indicates that the aircraft could have potentially landed more efficiently, but the score of 93.1% suggests that the landing was still considered successful. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained control and alignment during the rollout phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was executed well, but there is room for improvement in terms of speed management and touchdown point location.
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