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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 five checks, where the approach path is 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 1,547 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 450 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight, operated on a Kodiak 100 aircraft, began with a taxiing process from its parking spot to the runway, which took approximately 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The takeoff roll commenced on Runway 35 at KFFM Einar Mickelson Field, Fergus Falls Municipal Airport. The takeoff distance was 260 meters, representing 26% of the runway's length. With a liftoff speed of 76 knots, the aircraft departed successfully under local weather conditions characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and wind at a speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
The takeoff was quickly followed by an enroute climb, initiated 1 mile north of KFFM Einar Mickelson Field, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where the aircraft ascended from 2,160 feet above sea level to 2,993 feet above sea level. This climb, which took 1 minute and spanned 2 nautical miles, demonstrated a vertical rise of 833 feet. Subsequent to the climb, the aircraft transitioned into level cruise, starting 3 miles north of KFFM Einar Mickelson Field. This enroute level cruise phase lasted 6 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles.
In preparation for descent, the aircraft entered a phase of desent, commencing 6 miles north of Wahpeton, North Dakota. The aircraft declined from 2,604 feet above sea level to 2,000 feet, reducing its altitude by 605 feet within a span of 2 minutes and traversing 3 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase then followed, covering 3 nautical miles over 2 minutes as the aircraft approached KBWP Harry Stern Airport.
Upon its approach to KBWP, the aircraft adopted a direction of 153.0 degrees and flew 4 nautical miles north-west before commencing its final approach. Upon landing on Runway 15 at KBWP Harry Stern Airport, the aircraft displayed a touchdown speed slightly above the target value at 74 knots. The touchdown distance was found to be good at 449 meters, with a touchdown speed of 65 knots, which was marginally excessive. However, the touchdown rate of -79 feet per minute was deemed excellent.
Following a thorough landing process, the aircraft performed admirably in terms of runway rollout alignment, despite landing 78% of the runway's length. The taxiing process from the runway to the parking area, measuring less than 1 nautical mile, took an additional 4 minutes. In conclusion, the flight of the Kodiak 100 aircraft yielded a total flight distance of 32 nautical miles, covering a duration of 22 minutes while utilizing 48 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft, a Kodiak 100, completed a successful landing at KBWP Harry Stern Airport, achieving a high score of 97.7%. The final approach to runway 15, which lies to the north, was initiated from a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,022 feet. As the aircraft approached the runway, it maintained a heading of 153.0°, demonstrating excellent directional control.
During the landing, the pilot's adherence to threshold height requirements was evident, with a speed that was only slightly above the target threshold speed of 73 kt. However, the speed at touchdown, which was at 65 kt, was a touch faster than ideal, necessitating careful management by the pilot to maintain control.
The landing distance of 449 meters was within an acceptable range, allowing the aircraft to come to a stop in a relatively short distance. This was made possible by the excellent touchdown rate of -79 feet per minute, indicating that the pilot had executed a gentle and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot blowing from the northwest. The minimal crosswind and headwind meant that the pilot had fewer challenges to contend with, making the landing procedure even smoother.
Upon landing, the aircraft's rollout was executed well, with the plane remaining well-aligned with the runway. The total landing distance of 1,208 meters, which was 78% of the runway's length, further emphasizes the skill and precision of the pilot.
Overall, the landing of the Kodiak 100 at KBWP Harry Stern Airport was a textbook example of a safe and efficient landing procedure. The high score achieved by the pilot is a testament to their expertise and ability to navigate the aircraft through a range of challenging conditions.
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