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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,248 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,248 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 142 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 25 at F62 Hayfork, where the Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 156 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 58 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable with a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 360 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 25, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 16 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was notable for its precise angle to the runway, which was 64.7 degrees, and the distance covered was 1 nautical mile.
The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 78 seconds. The base leg turn was another precise maneuver, with an angle to the runway of 33.8 degrees and a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds, and the final turn was executed in 20 seconds.
The final approach to runway 25 was made from the east, with a heading of 269.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 316 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 140 meters and a touchdown speed of 41 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -299 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing were again favorable, with a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram. Overall, the flight demonstrated excellent piloting skills and adherence to safety protocols.
The Cessna Skyhawk has successfully landed at F62 Hayfork, achieving a score of 95.6%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 269.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 316 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach to runway 25, which is 1,248 meters long.
Upon landing, the pilot maintained a good threshold height, ensuring a safe and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 45 knots was well below the target speed, indicating that the pilot was cautious to avoid stalling the aircraft. This is a crucial aspect of safe landing procedures, as stalling can lead to loss of control and potentially catastrophic consequences.
The touchdown distance of 140 meters was satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 41 knots was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and bring it to a safe stop. However, the touchdown rate of -299 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have managed the descent more smoothly.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment. This indicates that the pilot had excellent spatial awareness and control over the aircraft's position and orientation during the final approach. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 31°C and no wind, which made the landing even more straightforward.
Overall, the pilot's performance was impressive, and the landing was executed with precision and control. The score of 95.6% reflects the high level of skill and expertise demonstrated by the pilot during this exercise.
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