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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: 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 614 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 614 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 136 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 28 at EBTY Maubray Airfield. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 159 meters, which was 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 51 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 12 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead EBTY Maubray Airfield Péruwelz. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 358 feet above sea level to 1,911 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,553 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. This was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 9 minutes and covered 15 nautical miles, starting overhead Gaurain-Ramecroix.
The enroute descent started 2 miles south east of Ename, where the aircraft descended from 2,056 feet above sea level to 1,542 feet above sea level, a decrease of 514 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another level cruise, this time starting 1 mile north west of Elst, which lasted 3 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles.
The flight continued with a series of climbs and descents, with the aircraft climbing from 2,022 feet above sea level to 2,563 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles, starting 1 mile north west of Leeuwergem. The descent from 2,602 feet above sea level to 2,123 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles, started overhead Bavegem. The aircraft then began another level cruise, which lasted 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles, starting 1 mile north east of Oordegem.
The final descent started overhead Wichelen, where the aircraft descended from 1,610 feet above sea level to 1,038 feet above sea level, a decrease of 572 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another level cruise, which lasted 12 minutes and covered 14 nautical miles, starting 2 miles south west of Dendermonde.
The final approach to runway 01 at EBGB Grimbergen Airfield was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 12.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 131 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 41 knots and a touchdown rate of -114 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the total landing distance was 396 meters, which was 65% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 52 nautical miles, and the flight used 13 kilograms of fuel. The flight was completed in 41 minutes, with the aircraft performing well in various weather conditions, including a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 80 degrees.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EBGB Grimbergen Airfield, achieving a score of 99.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 12.0° at 1 nautical mile and 131 feet above ground level. The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach to runway 01.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 41 knots, which was well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 133 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -114 feet per minute was smooth, suggesting that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and altitude.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 80°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a stable and predictable landing.
The pilot's performance was further demonstrated by the perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment. The total landing distance of 396 meters was 65% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and altitude to achieve a safe and controlled landing.
Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at EBGB Grimbergen Airfield was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision. The aircraft's performance was well within the target range, and the landing was smooth and controlled.
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