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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 229 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted in an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen aircraft, a lightweight and versatile plane. 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 departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 250 meters, which is just 14% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was 36 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 22 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was slightly longer, taking 30 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 59 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was another 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 50 seconds to complete.
The final turn was a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile, taking 34 seconds to complete. The final approach to runway 23 was from the north-east, with a heading of 229.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 264 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 23 was smooth, with a threshold height that was good, a threshold speed of 38 knots, and a touchdown distance of 227 meters, which is just 15% of the runway's total length. The touchdown speed was 23 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -67 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 270 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, taking 7 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a success, with smooth and controlled movements throughout the flight.
The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a pioneering aircraft, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing its exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-east, heading 229.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 264 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's design.
Upon landing on runway 23, which measures 1,814 meters in length, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and stability. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a safe altitude before touching down. The threshold speed of 38 knots was also satisfactory, allowing the aircraft to slow down smoothly before touchdown.
The touchdown distance of 227 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 23 knots was well within the recommended range. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -67 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and quickly, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft or the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 270 meters was a mere 15% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's exceptional braking capabilities.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its direction and speed after touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft can be safely brought to a stop without deviating from the centerline of the runway. Overall, the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen's landing at EGPE Inverness Airport was a testament to its exceptional performance capabilities and the pilot's skill.
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