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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 776 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 2.42 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Memphis International Airport, taking 101 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 36L, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 4,913 feet, which was 53% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Memphis International Airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile northwest of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,212 feet above sea level to 37,596 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,384 feet in just 21 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 144 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then started 7 miles southeast of Nolan Airport in Jonesboro, Arkansas, lasting 71 minutes and covering 510 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its enroute descent 21 miles west of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, descending from 37,988 feet above sea level to 11,120 feet above sea level, a decrease of 26,868 feet in 20 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 101 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise 1 mile north of Greggs Nr 1 Airport in Bennett, Colorado, lasting 9 minutes and covering 20 nautical miles.
The final descent began 3 miles northeast of Kugel-Strong Airport in Platteville, Colorado, with the aircraft descending from 10,375 feet above sea level to 6,484 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,891 feet in just 6 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 16 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 16L at Denver International Airport, flying from the north at a heading of 181.0 degrees, 4 nautical miles from the runway and 1,122 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 16L, which was 12,040 feet long, with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also good at 135 knots, and the touchdown distance was 782 feet, which was good. The touchdown speed was 134 knots, and the touchdown rate was very hard at -548 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance was 3,752 feet, which was 31% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 803 nautical miles, taking 149 minutes and using 11,548 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L, achieving a high score of 95.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 181.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,122 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 135 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 782 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 134 knots was also within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
However, the touchdown rate of -548 feet per minute (fpm) was considered very hard, which may indicate that the pilot could have applied a smoother touchdown. A harder touchdown rate can put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and may lead to a bumpy ride for passengers.
Despite the slightly hard touchdown, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 80°F, which is relatively mild and should not have affected the landing.
The total landing distance of 3,752 feet was 31% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had made a precise and controlled approach, which is essential for a safe and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's movement after touchdown.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KDEN was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control. While there were some minor issues with the touchdown rate, the overall performance was satisfactory, and the aircraft landed safely and efficiently.
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