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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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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 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 59 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at Hoherodskopf Airfield, EDUR. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 279 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots, and the aircraft was operating in local weather conditions with a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 21 knots at 238 degrees. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 20 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead EDX1 Hoherodskopf Schotten, a location in Hessen, Germany. The climb began at an altitude of 2,395 feet above sea level and reached 2,543 feet in less than a minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. This rapid ascent demonstrated the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, also starting overhead EDX1 Hoherodskopf Schotten. This phase lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The cruise phase allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude and speed, conserving fuel and minimizing the risk of fatigue.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its enroute descent overhead Nidda, another location in Hessen, Germany. The descent started at an altitude of 1,908 feet above sea level and ended at 784 feet, a decrease of 1,124 feet in 3 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 5 nautical miles during this phase, demonstrating its ability to efficiently lose altitude.
The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 180 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 378 feet above ground level. The approach was made in local weather conditions with a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 11 knots at 205 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots.
The landing on runway 18 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 58 meters, which was good considering the runway length of 1,230 meters. The threshold speed was good at 63 knots, and the touchdown speed was 60 knots, which was slightly fast. The touchdown rate was fair at -299 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 652 meters, accounting for 53% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled during the landing phase. The total flight distance was 17 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 12 minutes. The aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, achieving a score of 96.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at 1 nautical mile and 378 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the final approach, ultimately landing on runway 18.
The runway at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield is 1,230 meters long, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down safely. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a suitable altitude before touching down. The threshold speed of 63 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing.
However, the touchdown speed of 60 knots was slightly faster than expected, which resulted in a touchdown rate of -299 feet per minute (fpm). While this is not ideal, it did not significantly impact the overall safety of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 5°C and a wind speed of 11 knots from 205°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but they were still able to achieve a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 652 meters was 53% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to smoothly and safely bring the aircraft to a stop after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control.
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