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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven 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 2,507 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 540 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, then departed from runway 22R at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport. The takeoff distance was 429 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 100 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 5 knots at a direction of 10 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 4 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 2 miles west of EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport and ascending from 1,147 feet above sea level to 24,046 feet above sea level, an increase of 22,899 feet in 18 minutes, covering a distance of 37 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 10 miles northwest of Rohuneeme, Estonia, and lasted for 127 minutes, covering a distance of 239 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent, beginning 7 miles south of Kupiskis, Lithuania, and descending from 24,229 feet above sea level to 1,921 feet above sea level, a decrease of 22,308 feet in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 63 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 19 at EYVI Vilnius International Airport was made from the north, heading 202.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 19 was characterized by a touchdown point 105 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 79 knots, which was considered fast. The touchdown rate was good at -162 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 149 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 818 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft took 2 minutes to taxi to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 345 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 121 minutes. The aircraft used 158 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EYVI Vilnius International Airport, achieving a score of 96.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 202.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 105 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 79 knots was slightly higher than optimal, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -162 feet per minute (fpm) was satisfactory, demonstrating good control and stability during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 0°C, with a gentle wind of 6 knots from 149°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. These conditions were relatively favorable for landing, and the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely was evident.
The total landing distance of 818 meters was 33% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed safely and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating good skills and judgment.
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