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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.
Side view — the last 1,116 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,116 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 51 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 34 at RPSM Maasin Airport, a Cessna 152 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was a mere 109 meters, which is just 10% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was a relatively modest 55 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled ascent.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it made a left-hand pattern entry from runway 34, completing the maneuver in under 1 nautical mile in just 21 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was slightly longer, taking 28 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, which covered a distance of 1 nautical mile and involved a 66.3-degree angle to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 74 seconds to complete.
The base leg turn was another 2 nautical miles long, with the aircraft turning at a 44.7-degree angle to the runway. The base leg itself was a short distance, less than 1 nautical mile, and took 44 seconds to complete. The final turn was the shortest of all, taking just 22 seconds to complete. With the aircraft now aligned with the runway, the pilot initiated a final approach from the south, heading 346.0 degrees at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 346 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was a smooth and controlled affair, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of just 48 meters. The touchdown speed was a respectable 42 knots, and the touchdown rate was a smooth -112 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The flight itself was a short one, covering a total distance of 6 nautical miles in just 5 minutes. The aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, just 1 kilogram, indicating a highly efficient flight. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 56 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. Overall, the flight was a textbook example of a well-executed landing and a smooth, controlled flight.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at RPSM Maasin Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The final approach to runway 34 was conducted from the south, with the aircraft heading 346.0° at 1 nautical mile and 346 feet above ground level (agl). This precise navigation ensured a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a distance of 48 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 42 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot maintained control and avoided any potential stall. The touchdown rate of -112 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot applied gentle and consistent braking to bring the aircraft to a stop.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot successfully aligned the aircraft with the centerline of the runway. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure a safe and controlled stop. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 28°C and a wind speed of 6 knots at 56°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots, which is relatively minimal and did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot.
Overall, the landing was executed well, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The high score achieved by the Cessna 152 aircraft is a testament to the pilot's skills and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities.
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