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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.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 409 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The aircraft, a DA40-NG, successfully took off from runway 23 at Inverness Airport (EGPE). The departure roll onto the runway was smooth, with a slight 2% usage of the available runway length for takeoff. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 69 knots, despite moderate weather conditions, including a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°.
Following takeoff, the pilot executed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 23, demonstrating good control and precision. The distance covered in this maneuver was less than a nautical mile, completed in just 14 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was slightly longer, requiring approximately 19 seconds to complete less than a nautical mile. The pattern then transitioned into a downwind turn, covering 1 nautical mile and achieving an angle to the runway of 57.7°.
From this downwind leg, the pilot flew towards the airfield, passing over 2 nautical miles of distance in 80 seconds. The pilot then initiated a base leg turn, navigating through a distance of 1 nautical mile while achieving an angle of 31.6° to the runway. This was followed by a swift base leg, requiring only 10 seconds to cover a distance of less than a nautical mile. The pilot then executed a final turn, completing the maneuver in 23 seconds and less than a nautical mile.
As the aircraft approached the airfield from the north east, the pilot navigated towards runway 23, aiming for a heading of 230° and establishing a descent at an altitude of 286 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. Under moderate weather conditions, characterized by a 15°C temperature and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, the pilot executed a smooth landing. The touchdown occurred at a speed of 57 knots, which was slightly lower than the threshold speed, and the aircraft touched down at a distance of 406 meters, indicating a good touchdown distance. The runway threshold height at 55 feet agl was slightly above the target, and the threshold speed was also slightly above target at 76 knots. However, the pilot achieved an excellent touchdown rate of -69 feet per minute, further underscoring the precision and control demonstrated during the approach and landing phase.
The total landing distance required 778 meters, accounting for 43% of the available runway length. Post-landing, the aircraft maintained a very good runway rollout alignment, a testament to the pilot's expertise in operating the DA40-NG aircraft.
Ultimately, the flight distance was a total of 6 nautical miles, having completed the entire maneuver sequence and landing in just 5 minutes, with an impressively low fuel usage of 0 kg.
The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in Scotland, following a final approach from the north east with a heading of 230.0°. At 1 nautical mile and 286 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft made a precise touchdown on the runway. The landing performance was notable, with a touchdown distance of 406 meters, which was considered good within the standard expectations.
The pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent to ensure a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 76 knots. The touchdown speed, recorded at 57 knots, was also deemed good, showing a high level of control over the aircraft's movements. Moreover, the touchdown rate, measured at -69 feet per minute (fpm), was exceptional, demonstrating accurate execution of the landing technique.
Runway conditions and the local environment also supported the successful landing. The temperature on the day was 15°C, while the wind speed was recorded at a gentle 2 knots, bearing 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind impact of 1 knot, but a favorable headwind of the same magnitude. These factors combined, along with the precise control exercised by the pilot, further emphasize the success of the landing.
Upon landing, the DA40-NG aircraft rolled down the runway, with its alignment being very good, according to reports. The total landing distance covered a length of 778 meters, which corresponds to approximately 43% of the available runway length (1,814 meters). This was satisfactory and demonstrates the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and distance during the landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the DA40-NG on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport can be classified as successful and highly precise. It underscores the pilot's exceptional airmanship and mastery of aircraft control in challenging situations.
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