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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,615 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,615 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 219 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a DA62, then departed from runway 05R at KRDU Raleigh Durham International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,491 feet, which is 20% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 88 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 80°F temperature and a wind of 6 knots at 90°. The crosswind was 4 knots, and the headwind was also 4 knots. The enroute climb started overhead KRDU, where the aircraft climbed from 788 feet above sea level to 8,222 feet, an increase of 7,435 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile north-east of 78NC Fuquay Airport, and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 50 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 8,231 feet to 9,188 feet, an increase of 957 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The climb started 1 mile south-west of Garland, North Carolina.
The enroute level cruise continued, with the aircraft flying at a steady altitude for various periods of time. The first of these cruises started 3 miles north-west of Ivanhoe, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 29 nautical miles. The aircraft then began a descent from 8,865 feet to 8,244 feet, a decrease of 621 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. This descent started 3 miles west of 77NC Winnabow Airport.
The enroute level cruise resumed, with the aircraft flying at a steady altitude for 54 minutes, covering a distance of 326 nautical miles. This cruise started 4 miles north of Oak Island, North Carolina. The aircraft then began another descent, this time from 7,895 feet to 2,554 feet, a decrease of 5,340 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile south-west of KDAB Daytona Beach International Airport.
The enroute level cruise continued, with the aircraft flying at a steady altitude for various periods of time. The first of these cruises started 1 mile north-east of 98FD Lake Jessup Seaplane Base, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another descent, this time from 2,062 feet to 1,308 feet, a decrease of 754 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. This descent started 2 miles west of Oviedo, Florida.
The enroute level cruise resumed, with the aircraft flying at a steady altitude for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This cruise started overhead Goldenrod, Florida. The final approach to runway 13 at KORL Orlando Executive Airport began, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 132.0° at 1 nautical mile and 387 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 13 at KORL was successful, with the touchdown distance being good at 214 feet. The touchdown speed was 74 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -140 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 88°F temperature and a wind of 14 knots at 161°.
The total landing distance was 1,043 feet, which is 23% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was
The DA62 aircraft successfully landed at KORL Orlando Executive Airport, achieving a score of 99.5%. The final approach was conducted from the northwest, heading 132.0° at 1 nautical mile and 387 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 13.
The runway length at KORL Orlando Executive Airport is 4,615 feet, providing a safe margin for the DA62's landing. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 79 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.
The touchdown distance of 214 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 74 knots was also good. The touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the aircraft's descent was well-controlled. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 88°F and winds of 14 knots at 161°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the DA62's performance was unaffected.
The total landing distance of 1,043 feet was 23% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, the DA62's landing at KORL Orlando Executive Airport was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions. The pilot's skills and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach and landing, and the aircraft's performance was impressive.
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