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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: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 814 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 221 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 04 at LFLG Aérodrome de Grenoble Le Versoud. The takeoff distance was 374 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 59 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 93°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Le Versoud. The climb took the aircraft from 847 feet above sea level to 1,242 feet, an increase of 395 feet in just one minute, covering a distance of one nautical mile. The enroute level cruise then started overhead Saint-Nazaire-les-Eymes, lasting 12 minutes and covering 9 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another enroute climb, this time from 1,797 feet to 4,133 feet, an increase of 2,336 feet in just three minutes, covering a distance of six nautical miles. The climb took place overhead Biviers. Following this, the aircraft started its enroute descent, beginning overhead Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse. The descent took the aircraft from 4,157 feet to 1,395 feet, a decrease of 2,762 feet in just three minutes, covering a distance of six nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered its final level cruise, starting one mile east of Sassenage. This cruise lasted six minutes and covered a distance of eight nautical miles. The final approach to runway 04 at LFLG Aérodrome de Grenoble Le Versoud was made from the southwest, heading 51.0° at one nautical mile and 337 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 04 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 221 meters, which was good. However, the touchdown speed of 59 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -114 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 6 knots at 93°.
The total landing distance was 542 meters, accounting for 67% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking just one minute and covering less than a nautical mile. The total flight distance was 30 nautical miles, taking 19 minutes, and the aircraft used 10 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LFLG Aérodrome de Grenoble Le Versoud, achieving a score of 95.9%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, heading 51.0° at 1 nautical mile and 337 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 04, which has a length of 814 meters.
The pilot demonstrated good control during the approach, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 71 knots, indicating a slightly aggressive approach. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 221 meters, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and the runway length.
The touchdown speed of 59 knots was a little fast, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to touch down slightly ahead of the optimal point. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was smooth at -114 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 93°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, and the pilot was able to maintain control throughout the approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance was 542 meters, which is 67% of the runway length. This is a reasonable distance, considering the aircraft's size and the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control and direction during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills throughout the approach and touchdown. However, there were a few minor issues, such as the slightly aggressive approach and the fast touchdown speed, which may be addressed in future training sessions.
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