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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,130 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 401 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Lee Williams Memorial Airport took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than one nautical mile. The Cessna C172 then began its departure roll on runway 26, accelerating to liftoff speed of 61 knots within a short distance of 414 meters, which represented 47% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off with a headwind component of 8 knots, which contributed to a smooth takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, reaching an altitude of 7,404 feet above sea level in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The climb rate was impressive, with an increase of 4,594 feet in a relatively short period. The enroute level cruise phase followed, lasting 152 minutes and covering a distance of 218 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent phase, reducing its altitude from 7,855 feet to 1,996 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 21 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30 at KEAT Pangborn Memorial Airport was conducted from the southeast, with the aircraft aligning with the runway at 2 nautical miles and 778 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 400 meters, which was within the acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly higher than the recommended threshold speed. The runway touchdown alignment was excellent, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 725 meters, representing 34% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes to cover a short distance of less than one nautical mile. The total flight distance was 253 nautical miles, with a flight time of 167 minutes and a fuel consumption of -64 kilograms.
The Cessna C172 touched down on runway 30 at KEAT Pangborn Memorial Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -128 fpm, indicating a well-executed approach. The aircraft's touchdown speed of 64 kt was slightly above the recommended threshold, but the touchdown distance of 400 m was within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained perfect alignment with the runway centerline, a credit to the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction. The total landing distance of 725 m, which accounted for 34% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 73 kt was slightly higher than recommended, but the overall performance was impressive.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a smooth touchdown rate. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a 7 kt headwind, presented a moderate challenge, but the pilot's skills and experience allowed for a successful landing. Overall, the landing was scored 98.4%, a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance.
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