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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 305 m and 152 m above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,622 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,622 m of the 3,216 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 403 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 16 at LOWW Vienna International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,791 meters, which was 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 172 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 139 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 6 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead Enzersdorf an der Fischa in Austria, where it climbed from an altitude of 493 meters above sea level to 10,967 meters above sea level, an increase of 10,474.8 meters, in 20 minutes and covering a distance of 123 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 1 mile south east of Teplysovice in the Czech Republic, and lasted for 27 minutes, covering a distance of 194 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 1 mile south of Tangermuende in Germany, and descended from 10,962 meters above sea level to 960 meters above sea level, a decrease of 10,002.8 meters, in 18 minutes and covering a distance of 106 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting overhead Struvenhutten in Germany, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting overhead Bilsen in Germany, and descended from 869 meters above sea level to 430 meters above sea level, a decrease of 439.9 meters, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 15 at EDDH Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport was made from the north west, with a heading of 153.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 412.9 meters above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 404 meters, a touchdown speed of 139 knots, and a smooth touchdown rate of -0.7 meters per second. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.5 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 86 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 1,542 meters, which was 48% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 444 nautical miles, which was covered in 86 minutes, and the aircraft used 3,355 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as an A21N, successfully landed at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (EDDH) on runway 15. The final approach was initiated from the northwest, heading 153.0° at an altitude of 412.9 meters above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency, achieving a score of 98.9%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 139 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 138 kt. The touchdown distance of 404 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -0.7 m/s was particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a gentle and stable landing.
However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing procedure, as the aircraft touched down 4.5 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment may have been due to various factors, including wind conditions or pilot error. Nevertheless, the overall landing performance was impressive, considering the challenging weather conditions.
The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 5 kt from a direction of 86°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 kt and a headwind of 2 kt, which may have affected the aircraft's alignment during the landing. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, ensuring a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,542 meters was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to optimize the landing procedure accordingly. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing of the A21N at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control. The minor deviations from the ideal landing procedure were largely mitigated by the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown.
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