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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: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,730 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 249 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 11 at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 66 kt, covering a distance of 98 m, which was 6% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 19 °C and a wind speed of 9 kt blowing from a direction of 120 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 9 kt.
After takeoff, the pilot entered a right-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft around the airport. The entry into the pattern was smooth, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 12 seconds. The pilot then executed a right-hand pattern crosswind, which was completed in less than 1 nm in 6 seconds. The subsequent pattern turns and legs were executed with precision, with the pilot maintaining a steady speed and control throughout.
The pattern downwind turn was completed at an angle of 63.4 ° to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting less than 1 nm in 21 seconds. The base leg turn was executed at an angle of 57.5 ° to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nm. The base leg was completed in less than 1 nm in 14 seconds. The final turn was completed in less than 1 nm in 22 seconds, setting the aircraft up for a smooth final approach.
The final approach to runway 11 was made from the west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 114.0 ° and an altitude of 415 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady speed and control throughout the approach, and the aircraft landed smoothly on the runway. The touchdown distance was good, covering a distance of 248 m, and the touchdown speed was also good, at 54 kt. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -53 fpm.
The landing was slightly misaligned, with the aircraft touching down 4.4 m off the centreline of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 19 °C and a wind speed of 9 kt blowing from a direction of 120 °. The crosswind was 1 kt, and the headwind was 9 kt.
The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight lasted for 4 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and safely, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, achieving a high score of 99.2%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 114.0° at 1 nautical mile and 415 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on runway 11.
The runway at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport is 1,730 meters long, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down and come to a stop. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 68 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach.
The touchdown distance of 248 meters was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down and come to a stop within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed of 54 knots was also good, suggesting that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's speed during the landing. The touchdown rate of -53 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and without excessive deceleration.
However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.4 meters from the centerline. This may be due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system. Despite this, the landing was still considered safe and successful.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 19°C and a wind speed of 9 knots at 120°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 9 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach. Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control during the approach and landing.
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