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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. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 200 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 59 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions presented a relatively calm environment for the flight.
The pilot then initiated a right-hand pattern entry from runway 25, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and legs. The distance covered during the pattern entry was less than 1 nautical mile in 89 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 34 seconds, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft progressed through the pattern, it completed a downwind turn, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 53.3 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself took 101 seconds to complete, also covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The base leg turn was then executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 53.4 degrees to the runway.
The base leg was completed in 67 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The final turn was then initiated, which took less than 1 nautical mile to complete in 30 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 25 from the north-east, heading 247.0 degrees at an altitude of 481 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 46 knots. The touchdown distance was good, covering a distance of 10 meters. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -144 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The total landing distance was 240 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight used 0 kilograms of fuel.
Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating good control and navigation skills throughout the flight. The landing was particularly impressive, with a smooth touchdown and perfect runway alignment.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGSV Old Buckenham Airfield, achieving a score of 95.2%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 247.0° at 1 nautical mile and 481 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision, ensuring a smooth touchdown on runway 25.
The runway length at EGSV Old Buckenham Airfield is 636 meters, and the pilot managed to land safely within the designated area. The threshold height was good, and the pilot was advised to be cautious not to stall, as the threshold speed of 47 knots was below the target speed. However, the pilot successfully maintained control and achieved a good touchdown speed of 46 knots.
The touchdown distance was also satisfactory, measuring 10 meters. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -144 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had excellent control and precision during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing.
The total landing distance was 240 meters, which is 38% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control and precision to bring the aircraft to a safe stop within a relatively short distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control throughout the final approach and touchdown.
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