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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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 150 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 30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with the Sierra C24R aircraft taking off after a distance of 501 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 80 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Monkton, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 469 feet above sea level to 200 feet above sea level, an increase of 269 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The climb was swift and efficient, demonstrating the capabilities of the Sierra C24R aircraft.
The final approach to runway 12 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport was made from the north-west, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 122.0 degrees at an altitude of 136 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The approach was carefully executed, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
The landing itself was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 51 knots and a distance of 148 meters, which was 17% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -63 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had expertly controlled the aircraft during the final stages of the approach.
Following the landing, the aircraft underwent a smooth rollout, with perfect alignment on the runway. The total landing distance was 454 meters, which was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were similar to those at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.
In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the Sierra C24R aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions. The pilot's skills were evident throughout the flight, from the takeoff to the landing, and the aircraft's performance was impressive. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight used 0 kilograms of fuel, indicating that the aircraft was operating efficiently.
The aircraft, Sierra C24R, successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport with a score of 100.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, heading 122.0° at 0 nm and 136 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 12, which has a length of 2,737 meters.
The threshold height was reported as good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 65 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 148 meters. The touchdown speed of 51 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -63 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the tailwind component was 2 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance was 454 meters, which is only 17% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down and come to a stop in a relatively short distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and stability during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft performing well in terms of speed, distance, and alignment. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were showcased in this landing, resulting in a perfect score of 100.0%.
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