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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Improve the takeoff
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 5,684 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,684 ft of the 12,413 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,867 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The B-2 Spirit aircraft departed from runway 19 at Whiteman Air Force Base, KSZL, with a takeoff distance of 357 feet, which is 3% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 137 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 9 knots at 50 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a tailwind of 7 knots.
As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile south of Whiteman Air Force Base and climbed from an altitude of 1,906 feet above sea level to 2,584 feet, an increase of 679 feet, in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a descent, which started 2 miles southeast of the base and took the aircraft from 2,570 feet to 1,906 feet, a decrease of 664 feet, in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. Another climb phase started over Whiteman Air Force Base, where the aircraft climbed from 1,587 feet to 1,585 feet, an increase of just 2 feet, in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 01 at KSZL Whiteman Air Force Base was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 3.0 degrees at an altitude of 735 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 509 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 142 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -134 feet per minute.
The total landing distance was 5,426 feet, which is 44% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 19 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 11 minutes. The aircraft used 2,499 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The B-2 Spirit aircraft successfully landed at Whiteman Air Force Base's runway 01, achieving a score of 96.7%. The final approach was initiated from the south, with a heading of 3.0° at 2 nautical miles and 735 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway.
The touchdown point was located 509 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 142 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -134 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 77°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 50°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions did not appear to significantly impact the landing, as the aircraft was able to maintain control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 5,426 feet was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown.
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