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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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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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,585 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 68 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Cibao International Airport, the Cessna 152 began its takeoff roll on runway 29, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 65 kt in 763 meters, which represented 29% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local weather environment, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from 270°. Following a left-hand pattern entry, the aircraft navigated the circuit, executing a series of precise turns and legs. The downwind turn, for instance, was completed in 1 nm, with an angle to the runway of 51.3°, while the base leg turn required 2 nm, with an angle of 39.8°.
As the aircraft approached the final approach phase, it maintained a heading of 284.0°, descending from 550 ft above ground level (agl) to a good threshold height. The landing was executed at a threshold speed slightly below the target of 49 kt, resulting in a touchdown distance of 95 m, which was well within the available runway length of 2,606 m. The touchdown speed of 42 kt was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -130 fpm was smooth. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the aircraft's rollout alignment was equally impressive, with a total landing distance of 277 m, representing just 11% of the runway length.
The flight, which covered a total distance of 9 nm, was completed in 5 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 2 kg. The aircraft's performance was consistent with the expected characteristics of a Cessna 152, and the pilot's skills were evident in the precision and control demonstrated throughout the flight. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth and uneventful flight.
The aircraft touched down on runway 29 at MDST Cibao International Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -130 fpm, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown speed of 42 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 95 m was good, considering the available runway length of 2,606 m. The threshold speed was a little below the target at 49 kt, but this did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a very good runway touchdown alignment. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The aircraft's approach from the east, heading 284.0 ° at 1 nm and 550 ft agl, was well-executed, and the pilot maintained a steady heading throughout the approach.
The rollout phase was also very good, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the centreline. The total landing distance of 277 m, which accounted for only 11% of the available runway length, was impressive, considering the aircraft's size and weight. Overall, the landing performance was excellent, with a score of 95.8%, indicating a high level of proficiency and control.
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