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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 1,651 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 81 m 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 14 at LFLE Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield, a small airfield in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France. The Cessna C172 aircraft accelerated down the 300-meter takeoff distance, which represented 30% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 74 knots, marking the start of the takeoff roll.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Challes-les-Eaux. The climb was steep, with an increase of 544 feet in just one minute, and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. This rapid ascent brought the aircraft to an altitude of 1,904 feet above sea level.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for three minutes and covered a distance of four nautical miles. This steady-state flight phase allowed the pilot to maintain a consistent altitude and airspeed.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 36 at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport, which is located to the south of the airfield. The approach was made from a heading of 7.0 degrees, at a distance of three nautical miles and an altitude of 904 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 66 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown distance of 78 meters was good, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 375 meters, which represented 23% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took two minutes and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The total flight distance was eight nautical miles, and the flight duration was seven minutes. The aircraft used a total of three kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The final approach to runway 36 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 7.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 904 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed, coming in at 68 knots. This may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother touchdown.
The touchdown distance of 78 meters was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach. However, the touchdown speed of 66 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout distance.
Despite the slightly fast touchdown speed, the touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -143 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the touchdown, resulting in a smooth and stable landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately align the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure a safe and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, which may have affected the aircraft's performance and the pilot's decision-making. However, the pilot was able to adapt to these conditions and execute a successful landing.
The total landing distance of 375 meters was only 23% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot executing a smooth and controlled touchdown and bringing the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The high score of 98.4% reflects the pilot's skill and experience, as well as their ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and aircraft performance.
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