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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 147 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, where the aircraft, a Cessna C172, successfully took off after covering a distance of 69 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 73 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it started its enroute climb overhead Challes-les-Eaux, a town located in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,191 feet above sea level to 1,795 feet, resulting in a vertical increase of 604 feet over a period of 1 minute and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered its level cruise phase, which began overhead La Ravoire, another town in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it initiated its final approach to runway 36 at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport, which was located to the south. The aircraft maintained a heading of 1.0 degrees while descending to an altitude of 492 feet above ground level, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The landing was executed successfully, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 64 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. The touchdown distance was recorded at 144 meters, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was perfect at -50 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 1 minute. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 19 kilograms of fuel during the entire flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The final approach to runway 36 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 1.0° at 1 nautical mile and 492 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to land safely on the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a distance of 144 meters, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly faster than the target speed, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -50 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a stop quickly and smoothly.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the centerline of the runway at the moment of touchdown. This is an important factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were mild, with a temperature of 15°C.
The total landing distance of 321 meters was only 19% of the runway length, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and control. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a stop smoothly and under control. Overall, this landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing.
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