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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Smooth the climb
Pull to 15 degrees at one rate and you get a clean liftoff, pull to the same 15 degrees at twice the rate and you get an overshoot, a push, and an oscillation through the first few hundred feet. The type-general rule of thumb is a rotation rate of about 2 to 3 degrees per second, which means roughly five to seven seconds from starting the pull to reaching the initial climb attitude of around 15 degrees nose-up. Count it out loud during your next takeoff and you will almost certainly discover you have been rotating in two seconds flat.
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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: five 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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,996 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,955 ft past the threshold — beyond 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 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Longitude, then departed from runway 21 at EHBK Maastricht Aachen Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,772 feet, which is 37% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 126 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 47°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 190°. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 39,459 feet above sea level, an increase of 38,037 feet from the initial altitude of 1,421 feet. This climb took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 87 nautical miles.
The enroute climb was followed by a level cruise, which started 2 miles south west of Nunspeet in the Provincie Gelderland, The Netherlands. This cruise phase lasted for 36 minutes and covered a distance of 270 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 10 miles north of Staithes in North Yorkshire, England. The descent took 18 minutes and covered a distance of 100 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 39,978 feet to 6,986 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 7 miles south west of Peebles in The Scottish Borders, Scotland. This cruise phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another descent, which started 7 miles south east of Symington in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The descent took 2 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 7,001 feet to 6,297 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 4 miles south west of Peebles in The Scottish Borders, Scotland. This cruise phase lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another descent, which started 2 miles south west of Gorebridge in Midlothian, Scotland. The descent took 4 minutes and covered a distance of 13 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 5,992 feet to 2,997 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 3 miles north west of Cockenzie in East Lothian, Scotland. This cruise phase lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 24 at EGPH Edinburgh Airport, which was located to the north east. The aircraft was heading 239.0° at an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 24 at EGPH Edinburgh Airport was successful, with a touchdown point located 555 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 107 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -94 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 30°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 239°. The crosswind component was 0 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The total landing distance was 4,612 feet, which is 66% of the runway length.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 512
The Cessna Longitude successfully landed on runway 24 at Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) with a score of 96.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 239.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions, with a headwind of 4 knots and a crosswind of 0 knots.
Upon reaching the runway, the pilot executed a smooth touchdown, with the threshold speed being well above the target at 122 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and was able to maintain a safe speed during the landing. The touchdown point was 555 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, suggesting that the pilot had a good sense of spatial awareness and was able to accurately judge the aircraft's position.
The touchdown speed of 107 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -94 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and 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 30°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 239°. The pilot took advantage of the headwind to reduce the landing distance, which ultimately resulted in a total landing distance of 4,612 feet, or 66% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, considering the aircraft's size and weight.
During the rollout, the pilot maintained perfect alignment with the runway, which is a critical aspect of safe landing operations. The ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase is essential to prevent any potential hazards or accidents.
Overall, the Cessna Longitude's landing on runway 24 at Edinburgh Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was impressive, and the pilot's ability to adapt to the local weather conditions was a key factor in achieving a safe and efficient landing.
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