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Enroute Level scored 36.29 % — 250 kt exceeded below 10,000 ft, then stall warning; g force -0.39 to 4.57 g at 12 %, Average altitude 3,665 ft asl at 27 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 89.91 %.
Start to finish · 14 stages, 12 scored
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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 11,982 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,377 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Hughes XF-11 aircraft took off from runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, located in San Diego, California. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway was swift, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. As the aircraft began its departure roll, it quickly gained speed and lifted off the ground at a speed of 163 knots, using only 16% of the available runway length of 1,926 feet.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were favorable, with a temperature of 79°F and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 300°. The aircraft's climb was initiated overhead the air station, and it quickly ascended from an altitude of 1,456 feet above sea level to 4,473 feet, an increase of 3,017 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. This phase was initiated 1 mile southwest of Sorrento Valley, California.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 24R, it was heading in a northeasterly direction at an altitude of 83 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 73°F and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 303°.
The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 112 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,375 feet, which was only 22% of the available runway length of 11,982 feet. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the aircraft's rollout alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 313 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Hughes XF-11, a unique and advanced aircraft, successfully completed a landing at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 255.0° at an altitude of 83 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's exceptional skill and control over the aircraft.
Upon landing, the XF-11 touched down on runway 24R, which has a length of 11,982 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 136 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing. The touchdown distance of 1,375 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 112 knots was also good.
The landing rate of -162 feet per minute (fpm) was within the desired range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, showing that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway as it touched down. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 73°F and a wind speed of 2 knots at 303°, presented a relatively calm environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 2,644 feet was 22% of the runway length, which is a reasonable and acceptable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway as it rolled out after landing. Overall, this landing demonstrates the XF-11's capabilities and the pilot's exceptional skills in navigating the aircraft through a precise and controlled landing.
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