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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,494 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,744 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Honda HA420 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Tulsa International Airport, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 18L, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 142 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 62°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of KTUL, rising from an altitude of 1,661 feet above sea level to 15,007 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,347 feet, in just 6 minutes and covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase of the flight started 2 miles west of the Little River Ranch Airport in Pickens, Oklahoma, and lasted for 46 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 259 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase of the flight began 6 miles southeast of Farragut, Iowa, and involved a descent from an altitude of 15,003 feet above sea level to 2,254 feet above sea level, a decrease of 12,748 feet, in 9 minutes and covering a distance of 41 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 32R at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 325.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,258 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 32R was characterized by a threshold speed that was well above the target speed, at 117 knots. The touchdown point was 508 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 104 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -303 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 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
The total landing distance was 3,077 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area from the runway in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 322 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 70 minutes, with no fuel being consumed during the flight.
The Honda HA420 aircraft successfully landed at KOMA Eppley Airfield, achieving a score of 96.5%. The final approach to runway 32R was initiated from the south east, with the aircraft heading 325.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,258 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 508 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly outside the designated area. However, the touchdown speed of 104 knots was a bit faster than the target speed, indicating that the pilot may have been able to make adjustments to reduce the speed during the approach. The touchdown rate of -303 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing conditions relatively easy.
The total landing distance of 3,077 feet was 36% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop safely.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and distance from the touchdown zone.
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