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Hold the nose down a touch longer and let speed build to 70 kt before liftoff.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 56 kt, 14 kt below the 70 kt target.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 70 kt at liftoff
See Departure Roll
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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 536 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off after covering a distance of 148 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 56 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 273 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 05, it covered a distance of 1 nautical mile in 26 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 54.3 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself spanned 3 nautical miles and took 86 seconds to complete.
Following the downwind leg, the pilot executed a base leg turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 38.2 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The final turn was also short, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 05 from the southwest, maintaining a heading of 45.0 degrees at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 328 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed successfully, with the aircraft touching down 97 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was recorded at 45 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -96 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions remained the same as during takeoff.
The total landing distance covered was 759 meters, which accounted for 42% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 95.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 45.0° at 1 nautical mile and 328 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a stable and controlled descent, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 05, which has a length of 1,814 meters. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a safe altitude before touching down. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed of 81 kt, which may indicate a slightly longer than necessary approach. Nevertheless, this did not compromise the overall safety of the landing.
The touchdown point was 97 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the final stages of the approach and touchdown. The touchdown speed of 45 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -96 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 273°. This minimal wind had a negligible impact on the landing, with a crosswind and tailwind of 1 kt each. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach.
The total landing distance of 759 meters was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot executed a well-controlled and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The high score of 95.2% reflects the quality of the landing, and the pilot's ability to execute a safe and efficient landing in a variety of conditions.
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