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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,996 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 439 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk started with a departure roll on runway 32 at KFRG Republic. The takeoff distance was 320 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 59 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 19°C, with a wind speed of 11 knots coming from 230°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb began over Old Bethpage in New York, with the aircraft climbing from 1,144 feet above sea level to 2,301 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,157 feet. This climb took 2 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
Once in level cruise, the aircraft flew 1 mile northwest of Plainview in New York for 6 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 34 at KHPN Westchester County, which has a runway length of 1,996 meters. The height at the threshold was 59 feet above ground level, with the speed at the threshold recorded at 55 knots. The touchdown occurred 436 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 40 knots and a vertical speed indicator (VSI) of -147 feet per minute. Local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots coming from 249°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 505 meters, which accounted for 25% of the runway.
Overall, the total flight distance was 24 nautical miles, which took 16 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 7 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
Great job on achieving a landing score of 94.3%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing process to see where you excelled and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, you did well in maintaining excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a safe landing. However, your speed was slightly below target, which could have affected the overall smoothness of the landing. Paying closer attention to your airspeed during this phase can help you achieve even better results in the future.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you were slightly above the target threshold height, indicating that you may need to adjust your descent rate to ensure a more precise touchdown. Additionally, it seems there was room for improvement in the landing flare, which is essential for a smooth touchdown. Focusing on perfecting these aspects of the landing process can help you achieve a more consistent and controlled touchdown in future flights.
In the Touchdown Phase, you demonstrated a smooth touchdown rate and managed to maintain the target speed, which is commendable. Your touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were both very good, indicating a high level of precision and control during this phase of the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was slightly off, with a deviation of 4.7 meters from the centerline. Paying close attention to your alignment during this phase can help you improve your overall accuracy and consistency in landing.
Overall, your performance in each phase of the landing process shows a solid foundation in key skills, such as glideslope alignment and touchdown precision. By focusing on areas for improvement, such as speed control and landing flare technique, you can continue to enhance your landing skills and achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the great work and keep striving for excellence in your aviation endeavors!
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