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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Smooth the climb
Enroute Climb scored 71.59 % — 250 kt exceeded below 10,000 ft; bank angle up to 74.0 ° at 32 %, g force 0.60 to 1.93 g at 88 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 99.27 %.
Start to finish · 17 stages, 15 scored
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,164 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,262 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Horten Ho229 aircraft departed from runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, covering a takeoff distance of 969 feet, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 78 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 219°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 13-knot tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,373 feet above sea level to 3,587 feet above sea level in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles, which started 1 mile northeast of Lincoln, Rhode Island.
The aircraft then began its descent, starting 2 miles north of Seekonk, Massachusetts. The descent was from 4,002 feet above sea level to 2,272 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,731 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. Following the descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise, lasting 4 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles, which started 1 mile east of Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
The final approach to runway 23 at KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 212.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,235 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 23, which had a length of 7,164 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 70 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 1,256 feet, and the touchdown speed was 62 knots, which was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -298 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 15 knots from a direction of 220°, resulting in a 2-knot headwind and a 15-knot headwind.
The total landing distance was 1,743 feet, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The total flight distance was 27 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used 101 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Horten Ho 229 aircraft successfully landed at KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft heading 212.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,235 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 62 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 1,256 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the descent. The touchdown rate of -298 feet per minute was fair, suggesting that the pilot could have made some adjustments to achieve a smoother touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 15 knots from 220°. This resulted in a 2-knot crosswind and a 15-knot headwind, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The runway length of 7,164 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to come to a stop, and the pilot made good use of this by maintaining perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft coming to a stop within 24% of the runway length. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through the challenging weather conditions and execute a smooth touchdown was a testament to their skill and experience. With a score of 97.2%, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in aircraft operations.
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