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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,322 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,322 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 133 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 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, a DA40-NG aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 354 meters, which accounted for 27% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 10, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in just 21 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was minimal, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered in 44 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was a significant maneuver, with a distance of 2 nautical miles covered at an angle of 62.0 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long, taking 102 seconds to complete.
The base leg turn was another critical phase of the flight, with a distance of 2 nautical miles covered at an angle of 35.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long, taking just 22 seconds to complete. The final turn was a short but crucial maneuver, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 31 seconds.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it was heading 98.0 degrees from the west, at an altitude of 345 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed of 67 knots and a touchdown distance of 131 meters. The touchdown speed was 59 knots, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -73 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on. The total landing distance was 450 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway. The local weather conditions remained favorable throughout the landing, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270 degrees.
In the end, the total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, taking 7 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used a mere 0 kilograms of fuel. The flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, with a smooth and controlled landing on runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport.
The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 10 from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 98.0° at 1 nautical mile and 345 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was likely a visual approach, given the good threshold height and the pilot's ability to maintain alignment with the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a threshold speed of 67 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown distance of 131 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 59 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 2 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance of 450 meters, which is 34% of the runway length, was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and rollout.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's direction and speed during the rollout phase. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it demonstrates the DA40-NG's ability to perform well in a variety of weather conditions. With a score of 98.5%, this landing was nearly flawless, and it sets a high standard for future landings.
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