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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 1,057 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,057 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 538 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Besançon-La Vèze Airfield, taking approximately 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23, with the aircraft taking off after covering 44% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 456 meters, and the liftoff speed was 88 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 14°C, with a wind speed of 12 knots coming from a direction of 255°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 11 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb overhead La Veze, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France, and ascended from an altitude of 1,673 feet above sea level to 3,315 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,641 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started overhead Montfaucon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France, and lasted for 28 minutes, covering a distance of 66 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent from an altitude of 3,102 feet above sea level to 2,420 feet above sea level, a decrease of 681 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. This descent took place overhead Juvaincourt, Grand Est, France.
The enroute level cruise resumed 3 miles north of Oelleville, Grand Est, France, and lasted for 24 minutes, covering a distance of 48 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 28 at Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 277.0° at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 496 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 28, which had a length of 1,057 meters. The threshold speed was 80 knots, and the touchdown point was very long, using more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed was 48 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -101 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 11°C, with a wind speed of 14 knots coming from a direction of 271°. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 14 knots.
The total landing distance was 639 meters, which accounted for 60% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft used a total of 30 kilograms of fuel during the flight, which covered a distance of 123 nautical miles and took 63 minutes to complete.
The aircraft, Gabriel Racing, successfully landed at LFGW Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield, achieving a score of 96.6%. The final approach to runway 28 was initiated from the east, with a heading of 277.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 496 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a smooth landing, touching down on the runway at a speed of 48 knots. The touchdown point was located at a significant distance along the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available length. This suggests that the pilot may have been attempting to maximize the use of the runway, possibly due to the aircraft's performance characteristics or the prevailing wind conditions.
The threshold speed of 80 knots was maintained, and the touchdown rate was a respectable -101 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 11°C and a wind speed of 14 knots from a direction of 271°. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 14 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing.
The total landing distance of 639 meters was 60% of the available runway length, indicating a relatively long rollout. However, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, and the pilot's ability to manage the challenging wind conditions was commendable. The score of 96.6% reflects the high standard of the landing, and it is clear that the pilot has a strong understanding of the aircraft's performance and the requirements for a safe and successful landing.
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