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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 364 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a Carenado CT182T, then departed from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The takeoff distance was 279 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 64 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 15 knots from a direction of 320 degrees.
Following the departure, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began overhead EGPE Inverness Airport and lasted for 2 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of less than a nautical mile. The cruise phase was a brief one, and the aircraft soon began its descent for landing.
The final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 231.0 degrees at an altitude of 85 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 217 degrees.
The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 63 knots. The touchdown distance was 364 meters, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -88 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 799 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The aircraft used no fuel during the flight, and the total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, taking a total of 3 minutes to complete.
The Carenado CT182T aircraft, registered as G-ANRW, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was executed from the north east, aligning with the runway 23 threshold at a heading of 231.0°. At this point, the aircraft was at 0 nm and 85 ft above ground level (agl), indicating a precise and controlled descent.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it achieved a touchdown speed of 63 kt, which is well within the recommended threshold speed of 80 kt. The touchdown distance of 364 m was also satisfactory, considering the runway length of 1,814 m. The touchdown rate of -88 fpm was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and maintain control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 2 °C and a wind speed of 11 kt from 217°. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 kt and a headwind of 10 kt, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 799 m, accounting for 44% of the runway, was reasonable, considering the wind conditions.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway alignment, and the rollout was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, resulting in a score of 99.5%. This achievement is a testament to the pilot's expertise and ability to adapt to challenging weather conditions.
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