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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 816 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 816 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 158 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 35 at LFNU Uzès Airfield, a small airfield located in Occitanie, France. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 551 meters, which was 63% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 62 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270°.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a level cruise at an altitude of 1,553 feet above sea level, just 1 mile north of the airfield. This initial cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began a climb from 1,553 feet to 8,190 feet, an increase of 6,637 feet, over a distance of 22 nautical miles and in a time of 14 minutes. This climb started 2 miles north of Aigaliers, another location in Occitanie, France.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, this time overhead Lasalle, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft began another climb, this time from 8,588 feet to 9,371 feet, an increase of 783 feet, over a distance of 2 nautical miles and in a time of 2 minutes. This climb started 2 miles east of Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouviere, a location in Occitanie, France.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, this time overhead Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouviere, which lasted for 14 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles. After this, the aircraft began a descent from 9,774 feet to 6,183 feet, a decrease of 3,591 feet, over a distance of 11 nautical miles and in a time of 7 minutes. This descent started 2 miles northwest of Aulas, a location in Occitanie, France.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, this time 1 mile south of Nant, which lasted for 14 minutes and covered 7 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft began another descent, this time from 4,532 feet to 3,706 feet, a decrease of 826 feet, over a distance of 2 nautical miles and in a time of 2 minutes. This descent started 2 miles north of Cornus, a location in Occitanie, France.
The final approach to runway 32 at LFCM Millau-Larzac Airfield was made from the southeast, with a heading of 327.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,114 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 49 knots and a touchdown rate of -69 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was 155 meters, which was good, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.4 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a wind of 11 knots at 282°. The crosswind was 7 knots, and the headwind was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 355 meters, which was 44% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.4 meters from the centerline.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 59 nautical miles, and the flight used 16 kilograms of fuel. The flight lasted for 50 minutes.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at LFCM Millau-Larzac Airfield, achieving a score of 96.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south east, heading 327.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,114 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 18°C, with a wind speed of 11 knots from 282°. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 8 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot managed to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth landing. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 54 knots, but the touchdown distance of 155 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 49 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -69 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft down to the ground with minimal loss of altitude, which is a key factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.4 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to the crosswind or other factors.
After touchdown, the aircraft rolled out along the runway, but the rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.4 meters from the centerline. This may have been due to the pilot's attempt to correct for the initial misalignment or other factors. Nevertheless, the total landing distance of 355 meters was only 44% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the pilot's skill and control.
Overall, this landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 96.5% reflects the high level of proficiency and skill displayed by the pilot.
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