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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,200 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,426 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted on a Boeing 707-320 aircraft, departing from runway 15R at KBOS Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll, taking off from the runway with a takeoff distance of 3,227 feet, which is 35% of the runway's total length.
During takeoff, the aircraft reached a liftoff speed of 134 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 83°F and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 110°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.
After departing from KBOS, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The climb took place from an altitude of 430 feet above sea level to 315 feet above sea level, an increase of 115 feet, over a distance of 2 nautical miles, and took approximately 3 minutes to complete.
As the aircraft approached the destination airport, it began its final approach to runway 15R from the northwest, heading 135.0° at an altitude of 292 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was conducted with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 125 knots.
The touchdown distance was 1,425 feet, and the touchdown speed was 118 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was also good at -186 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good after the landing.
The total landing distance was 3,909 feet, which is 42% of the runway's total length. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 79°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 96°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.
The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight used -11 pounds of fuel.
The Boeing 707-320 aircraft successfully landed at KBOS Logan International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the northwest, heading 135.0° at 1 nautical mile and 292 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the pilots to make a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 15R, which has a length of 9,200 feet. The threshold height was reported as 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 125 knots, which may have been due to the pilots' decision to prioritize a smooth and controlled landing over achieving the exact target speed.
The touchdown distance of 1,425 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 118 knots was also good. The touchdown rate of -186 feet per minute (fpm) was within the desired range, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of landing smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilots were able to maintain a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 79°F and winds of 9 knots at 96°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions may have required the pilots to make some adjustments to their approach and landing procedures, but they were able to successfully navigate the aircraft onto the runway.
The total landing distance of 3,909 feet was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilots were able to make a smooth and controlled landing, and that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and safely after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilots were able to maintain control of the aircraft as it slowed down after landing. Overall, this landing was a success, and the pilots demonstrated a high level of skill and proficiency in their approach and landing procedures.
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