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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Monitor your speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,119 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,052 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The F14D aircraft departed from runway 21R at Nellis Air Force Base, KLSV, with a takeoff distance of 2,446 feet, which was 24% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 185 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 230 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 13-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb from an initial altitude of 2,851 feet above sea level (asl) to 16,707 feet asl, an increase of 13,856 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 22 nautical miles. This climb phase took place over Sunrise Manor, Nevada. The aircraft then began its enroute descent from 16,681 feet asl to 2,088 feet asl, a decrease of 14,593 feet in 3 minutes, covering 18 nautical miles. This descent phase started 3 miles north of KHEN Henderson Airport in Henderson, Nevada.
The aircraft continued its flight, initiating another enroute climb from 1,939 feet asl to 5,504 feet asl, an increase of 3,565 feet in 2 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. This climb phase took place 6 miles northeast of Boulder City, Nevada. The aircraft then began its final descent from 5,682 feet asl to 2,708 feet asl, a decrease of 2,974 feet in 4 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles. This descent phase started 1 mile west of RB18 Lake Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The F14D aircraft then began its final approach to runway 21R at KLSV Nellis Air Force Base from the northeast, heading 222.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 847 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on the runway, which was 10,119 feet long, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed at 157 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,066 feet, and the touchdown speed was also good at 145 knots. However, the touchdown rate was hard at -490 feet per minute.
The aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 knots from a direction of 231 degrees, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 14-knot headwind. The total landing distance was 3,006 feet, which was 30% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 65 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used -6 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The F14D aircraft successfully landed on runway 21R at KLSV Nellis Air Force Base, achieving a score of 97.1%. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 222.0° at 2 nautical miles and 847 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway with a speed of 145 knots.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 157 knots, suggesting that the pilot may have been slightly aggressive in their approach. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 1,066 feet was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and slow down effectively.
The touchdown rate of -490 feet per minute (fpm) was reported as hard, which may indicate that the aircraft was experiencing a high rate of descent at the moment of touchdown. However, this was not considered a critical issue, as the aircraft was able to maintain control and come to a stop safely.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were hot, with a temperature of 98°F, and a moderate wind blowing at 15 knots from 231°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft was able to handle them effectively.
The total landing distance of 3,006 feet was 30% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop safely within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was reported as perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and come to a stop in a straight line.
Overall, the F14D aircraft demonstrated good control and precision throughout the landing, achieving a high score of 97.1%. While there were some minor issues with the threshold speed and touchdown rate, the aircraft was able to handle the challenging weather conditions and come to a safe stop on the runway.
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