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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 1,790 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,790 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 385 ft 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 01 at North Bass Island Airport, where the aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, successfully took off after covering a distance of 207 ft, which accounted for 11% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 62 kt, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 61 °F and a wind speed of 9 kt at 82 °, resulting in a 9 kt crosswind and a 2 kt headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and took it to an altitude of 1,436 ft asl, an increase of 625 ft from the initial altitude of 811 ft asl. This climb was achieved in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nm. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nm.
The enroute descent phase began overhead Middle Bass Island Airport, where the aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,405 ft asl to 718 ft asl, a decrease of 687 ft in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The final approach to runway 28 at Middle Bass Island Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 275.0 ° at an altitude of 142 ft agl and a distance of 0 nm from the runway.
The landing on runway 28 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 54 kt and a touchdown distance of 374 ft, which was good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -130 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 60 °F and a wind speed of 9 kt at 83 °, resulting in a 2 kt crosswind and a 9 kt tailwind.
The total landing distance was 1,161 ft, which accounted for 65% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight duration was 5 minutes, during which the aircraft used 3 lbs of fuel.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at Middle Bass Island Airport, with a score of 99.9%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 275.0°, at an altitude of 142 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 60 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 374 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 54 knots was also satisfactory. The touchdown rate of -130 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is essential for a safe landing. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F and wind speeds of 9 knots at 83°. Although there was a slight tailwind of 9 knots, it did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,161 feet was 65% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and the wind conditions. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 99.9% reflects the high level of proficiency and safety demonstrated during the landing.
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