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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 636 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 636 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 12 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 25 at EGSV Old Buckenham Airfield, where the DA40-XLS aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 97 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 25, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 97 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated with ease, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 35 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 3 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 52.8 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 101 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was another critical phase of the flight, where the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles with an angle to the runway of 52.8 degrees. The base leg itself was completed in 69 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The final turn, which was a critical phase of the approach, was completed in 32 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 25 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 247.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 475 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown distance of 9 meters and a touchdown speed of 52 knots. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -133 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 241 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful one, with the DA40-XLS aircraft completing a smooth and controlled landing on runway 25 at EGSV Old Buckenham Airfield. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGSV Old Buckenham Airfield, achieving a score of 97.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 247.0° at 1 nautical mile and 475 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon reaching the threshold, the pilot maintained a speed of 53 knots, which was well below the target speed. This was a prudent decision, as it helped to prevent stalling and ensured a safe touchdown. The touchdown distance of 9 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed.
The touchdown speed of 52 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -133 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth and controlled. This suggests that the pilot had maintained a steady and consistent rate of descent, which is essential for a safe and controlled landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had accurately aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains stable and on course.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots. The crosswind was minimal, at 1 knot, which made the landing even more manageable.
The total landing distance of 241 meters was 38% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent, ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 97.0% reflects the high standard of flying achieved by the pilot.
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