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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 1,206 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,206 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 240 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 24 at Warren Airpark, where the aircraft, a PC-24 Air Ambulance, accelerated down the 555-meter runway, covering 88% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 105 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of -1°C, with a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 176°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was also 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Starbrick, Pennsylvania. The climb was a steep one, taking the aircraft from an initial altitude of 2,560 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 39,586 feet, an increase of 37,026 feet in just 32 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 185 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a level cruise, which started overhead Clark Mills, New York, and lasted for 28 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a further 235 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 1 mile east of Canton, Maine. The descent was a controlled one, taking the aircraft from a maximum altitude of 39,256 feet to a final altitude of 1,400 feet in just 21 minutes, covering a distance of 126 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 33 at KPNN Princeton Municipal Airport was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 313.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,129 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 114 knots and a touchdown rate of -303 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was 240 meters, which was well within the available runway length of 1,206 meters. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the aircraft came to a stop quickly, with a total landing distance of 674 meters, which was 56% of the available runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 550 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of 1,005 kilograms of fuel. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -3°C, with a wind blowing at 10 knots from a direction of 245°. The crosswind component was 10 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots.
The PC-24 Air Ambulance successfully landed at KPNN Princeton Municipal Airport, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 313.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,129 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, setting up for a smooth touchdown on runway 33.
The runway at KPNN Princeton Municipal Airport has a length of 1,206 meters, providing a safe margin for the aircraft's landing. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 121 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach.
The touchdown distance of 240 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 114 knots was also within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -303 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, showing that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -3°C and a wind speed of 10 knots from 245°. The crosswind component was 10 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 674 meters was 56% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, showing that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. Overall, the PC-24 Air Ambulance's landing at KPNN Princeton Municipal Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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