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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,240 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,240 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 254 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight took off from Ormoc Airport's runway 36 in a Cessna 152 aircraft. The departure roll was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 373 meters, which is 30% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 65 knots, indicating a well-executed takeoff. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were favorable, with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 31 degrees.
After takeoff, the pilot entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft in a tight turn to align with the runway for landing. The pattern entry was swift, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The pilot then executed a left-hand pattern crosswind turn, which took slightly longer, approximately 29 seconds. The subsequent turns and legs of the pattern were executed with precision, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
As the aircraft approached the runway, the pilot initiated a pattern downwind turn, which took 1 nautical mile to complete. The angle to the runway was 66.3 degrees, indicating a smooth and controlled turn. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 66 seconds to complete. The pilot then turned onto the base leg, which took 1 nautical mile to complete and had an angle to the runway of 48.1 degrees.
The final turn onto the runway was executed smoothly, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds. The pilot then lined up with the runway and began the final approach, descending from an altitude of 208 feet above ground level (agl) at a heading of 4.0 degrees. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 35 knots and a distance of 252 meters.
The touchdown speed and distance were both within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The pilot's skill and experience were evident throughout the flight, as the aircraft was handled with precision and control. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight used approximately 1 kilogram of fuel.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at RPVO Ormoc Airport, achieving a high score of 96.2%. The final approach to runway 36 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 4.0° at an altitude of 208 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 57 knots, which is considered good threshold speed. This suggests that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and speed, allowing for a smooth touchdown. The touchdown distance of 252 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had sufficient runway remaining to safely bring the aircraft to a stop.
The touchdown speed of 35 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed after touchdown. The touchdown rate of -13 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled descent throughout the landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 31°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions suggest that the pilot had to contend with a slight headwind, but was still able to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown.
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