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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 1,459 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,459 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 400 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the M500 began with a departure roll on runway 05 at 07FA Ocean Reef Club Airport. The takeoff distance was 748 meters, which was 61% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 97 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 26°C with a 12 knot wind coming from 60°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
After takeoff, the enroute climb began 2 miles northeast of 07FA Ocean Reef Club Airport in Key Largo, Florida. The aircraft climbed from 1,022 feet above sea level to 1,919 feet, an increase of 897 feet, in just 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles during the climb.
The enroute level cruise started 3 miles north of 07FA Ocean Reef Club Airport and lasted for 41 minutes, covering a distance of 97 nautical miles.
During the final approach to runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport, the aircraft was approaching from the west, heading 89.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,254 feet above ground level. The landing runway at KEYW Key West International Airport had a length of 1,459 meters. The threshold speed during landing was higher than the target at 107 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 398 meters, but the touchdown speed of 96 knots was slightly fast. The touchdown rate was smooth at -124 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather at the time of landing was 22°C with an 11 knot wind coming from 40°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The total landing distance required was 982 meters, which was 67% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment after landing was very good.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
Overall, the total flight distance covered was 107 nautical miles, taking 53 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 114 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 93.8% is a commendable achievement.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot displayed excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth and safe landing. Additionally, having a threshold speed well above the target at 107 knots indicates good control and precision during the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height shows the pilot's ability to judge altitude effectively. The excellent landing flare suggests a well-executed touchdown technique. However, the poor bank angle stability during landing could be an area for improvement, as maintaining a stable bank angle is important for a safe touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the smooth touchdown rate of -124 feet per minute is indicative of a gentle and controlled landing. While the touchdown speed of 96 knots was slightly above the target, it did not significantly impact the overall landing score. The touchdown distance of 398 meters is within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise maneuvering by the pilot.
In conclusion, while there are some areas for improvement such as maintaining a stable bank angle and slightly reducing touchdown speed, the pilot should be proud of the overall performance during the landing. With continued practice and focus on key areas, the pilot has the potential to achieve even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the good work!
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