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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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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 6,548 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 662 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by the Velocity XL aircraft, departing from runway 08R at YPPF Adelaide Parafield Airport. The takeoff distance was 714 feet, which accounted for 22% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 74 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 99 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed, it began to ascend from an altitude of 472 feet above sea level to 16,576 feet above sea level, a total increase of 16,104 feet over a period of 10 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 37 nautical miles and took place over the Para Hills West area in the state of South Australia, Australia. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 81 minutes and covered a distance of 800 nautical miles. This phase began approximately 8 miles south of YARS Ardrossan Airport in the state of South Australia, Australia.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its descent phase, which started 7 miles south of YKRE Karonie Cundeelee in the state of Western Australia, Australia. The descent took place from an altitude of 16,118 feet above sea level to 2,682 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 13,436 feet over a period of 17 minutes. This phase covered a distance of 55 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29 at YPKG Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 289.0 degrees at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,477 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 29, which had a length of 6,548 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 72 knots. The touchdown distance was 655 feet, which was considered good, and the touchdown speed was 62 knots, also considered good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -19 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 12 feet from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 349 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, and the headwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 2,541 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile over a period of 2 minutes. The total flight distance was 896 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 114 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 368 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed at YPKG Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 289.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,477 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was executed on runway 29, which has a length of 6,548 feet, providing ample space for the aircraft to touch down safely.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 72 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to slow down slightly before touchdown. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 655 feet was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 62 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the key performance metrics for this landing was the touchdown rate, which was reported as -19 feet per minute (fpm). This is an ideal rate, as it indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any excessive deceleration. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 12 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's approach path or the pilot's decision to touch down slightly off-centre.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 55°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from 349°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 3 knots, which may have affected the aircraft's approach and landing. However, the pilot successfully managed these conditions to achieve a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 2,541 feet was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot was able to slow the aircraft down quickly and efficiently after touchdown, and that the runway rollout alignment was perfect. Overall, this landing was a testament to the Aircraft Velocity XL's capabilities and the pilot's skill and experience.
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