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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,364 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,364 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 329 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 32 at Cape Blanco State Airport (5S6), where the aircraft, a Pesim FPV Drone Racer, took off after covering a distance of 295 meters, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 75 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 12 knots at a direction of 7 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 10 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Cape Blanco State Airport, rising from an altitude of 715 feet above sea level to 8,196 feet above sea level, an increase of 7,481 feet in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began 8 miles northeast of Nesika Beach, lasting for 55 minutes and covering 172 nautical miles.
The aircraft then initiated another enroute climb 7 miles northeast of Covelo, California, rising from 8,174 feet above sea level to 9,223 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,048 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. Following this climb, the enroute level cruise started 7 miles east of Covelo, lasting for 226 minutes and covering 209 nautical miles.
As the aircraft began its descent, it started from 3 miles north of Gonzales, California, descending from 8,941 feet above sea level to 1,863 feet above sea level, a decrease of 7,078 feet in just 7 minutes, covering a distance of 21 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 11 at Mesa Del Rey Airport (KKIC) was made from the northwest, heading at 130.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,485 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 11 at KKIC Mesa Del Rey Airport was successful, with the aircraft covering a touchdown distance of 329 meters. Although the threshold speed was too high at 94 knots, the touchdown speed at 84 knots was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -95 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 272 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 743 meters, accounting for 54% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 430 nautical miles, taking 139 minutes, and the aircraft used 68 kilograms of fuel.
The Pesim FPV Drone Racer successfully completed a landing at KKIC Mesa Del Rey Airport, showcasing its capabilities in a real-world scenario. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 130.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,485 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evident from the good threshold height and very good runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was evaluated, revealing a few areas for improvement. The threshold speed was found to be too high at 94 knots, indicating that the drone could have benefited from a slightly slower approach speed to ensure a smoother touchdown. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 84 knots was a little fast, suggesting that the drone's descent rate could be optimized for a more controlled landing.
Despite these minor issues, the drone's overall performance was impressive. The touchdown distance of 329 meters was considered good, and the touchdown rate of -95 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the drone's ability to maintain its trajectory and stability after touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 37°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 272°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the tailwind component was 4 knots, which had a negligible impact on the drone's performance.
Overall, the Pesim FPV Drone Racer's landing at KKIC Mesa Del Rey Airport was a success, with a score of 98.1%. The drone's ability to navigate challenging weather conditions and execute a precise approach and landing demonstrates its capabilities as a reliable and efficient aircraft.
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