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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 465 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 465 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 272 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Sirius aircraft departed from runway 19 at EGJK Tarn Farm Airfield. The takeoff distance was 48 meters, which equated to 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 47 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was a temperature of 15°C with a wind speed of 2 knots coming from 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing from an altitude of 79 meters above sea level (asl) to 344 meters asl over Bay Horse in Lancashire, England. This climb resulted in an increase of 265.1 meters in altitude over a distance of 2 nautical miles and took 2 minutes to complete.
The flight then entered a level cruise phase starting 1 mile north of Garstang, also in Lancashire. This brief phase lasted for 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
Following the cruise, another climb phase commenced 1 mile northwest of Garstang. The aircraft climbed from 268 meters asl to 471 meters asl, resulting in an increase of 203.1 meters over less than 1 nautical mile in 2 minutes.
After another brief level cruise phase starting 1 mile north of Garstang, the aircraft began its descent overhead Garstang. The descent took the aircraft from 390 meters asl to 153 meters asl, a decrease of 237.7 meters over a distance of 3 nautical miles in 3 minutes.
For the final approach to runway 01 at EGJK Tarn Farm Airfield, the aircraft approached from the south at a heading of 13.0° and altitude of 148.2 meters above ground level (agl). A go-around was performed at an altitude of 1.7 meters agl. The landing on runway 01 utilized 77% of the available runway length of 465 meters. The threshold height and speed were both good at 53 knots. The touchdown point was long, requiring more than 50% of the runway length and the touchdown speed was 41 knots with a perfect touchdown rate of -0.2 m/s. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 15°C with a wind speed of 4 knots coming from 266°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 359 meters and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 10 nautical miles and consumed 9 kilograms of fuel over a duration of 14 minutes.
First off, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 97.1%! Your performance during each phase of the landing was truly exceptional.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, showcasing your skill in maintaining the correct descent path. Additionally, your threshold speed of 53 knots was spot on, indicating careful control of your aircraft's speed leading up to the landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your good threshold height suggests a smooth descent towards the runway, preparing you for a successful touchdown. Moreover, executing a perfect landing flare further demonstrates your proficiency in controlling the aircraft's attitude just before contact with the runway.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate of -0.2 m/s indicates a gentle and controlled landing, minimizing any potential impact forces on the aircraft and passengers. Your touchdown speed of 41 knots was also commendable, showing precise speed management during this critical phase of the landing process.
It's worth noting that utilizing more than 50% of the available runway for touchdown is a prudent decision, allowing for ample margin in case of any unforeseen circumstances during the landing. Additionally, your runway touchdown alignment being very good speaks to your ability to land the aircraft precisely where intended.
Overall, your meticulous attention to detail and exceptional performance in each phase of the landing process contributed to your outstanding score. Keep up the outstanding work and continue to prioritize safety and precision in your future landings. Well done!
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