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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,654 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 71 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 9 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, then departed from runway 25 at F62 Hayfork, with a takeoff distance of 299 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 74 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 299 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead Hayfork, California, and rising from 2,582 feet above sea level to 5,547 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,965 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles, 3 miles south east of Hayfork. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 6,393 feet above sea level to 7,059 feet above sea level, an increase of 666 feet in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles, 8 miles south east of F62 Hayfork. The aircraft continued to cruise at various altitudes and locations, including 12 miles south of Douglas City, where it remained level for 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its descent, starting 10 miles north west of 42BH Bluffers Hill, and descending from 7,041 feet above sea level to 1,975 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,066 feet in 4 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 4 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles, 4 miles north east of 42BH Bluffers Hill. The aircraft continued its descent, this time from 2,174 feet above sea level to 1,366 feet above sea level, a decrease of 808 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles, 6 miles south west of CA04 Flying N Ranch Airport Cottonwood.
The final approach to runway 15 at KRBL Red Bluff Municipal Airport was made from the north, heading 183.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 867 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 69 meters, a touchdown speed of 44 knots, and a touchdown rate of -346 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 253 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 50 nautical miles, taking 30 minutes, and the aircraft used 20 kilograms of fuel.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at KRBL Red Bluff Municipal Airport, achieving a high score of 93.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 183.0° at 2 nautical miles and 867 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is essential for a smooth landing.
Upon reaching the threshold speed of 48 knots, the pilot was advised to be cautious not to stall the aircraft. The touchdown distance of 69 meters was considered good, indicating that the pilot had a firm grasp on the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 44 knots was also within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill.
The touchdown rate of -346 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but not excessively so, suggesting that the pilot had a good feel for the aircraft's weight and momentum. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was zero. These conditions made the landing even more challenging, but the pilot's skills were up to the task.
The total landing distance of 253 meters was only 15% of the runway length, which is an excellent achievement. This indicates that the pilot had a high degree of control over the aircraft's descent and rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had successfully transitioned from the landing phase to the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the maneuver.
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