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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,578 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 317 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 34 at KLOS Lost Hills Airport. The aircraft, an SR22, required a takeoff distance of 91 meters, which was 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 77 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KLOS Lost Hills Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 2,157 feet above sea level to 5,706 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,549 feet in just 3 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The climb was a testament to the SR22's impressive performance capabilities.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, which started 6 miles east of KLOS Lost Hills Airport. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 5,705 feet above sea level to 1,634 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,071 feet in 6 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 12 nautical miles. The descent was a smooth and controlled process, showcasing the SR22's ability to navigate various phases of flight.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 30 at 1CA1 Belridge Strip. The approach was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 310 degrees at an altitude of 1,050 feet above ground level and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 64 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 316 meters, and the touchdown rate was excellent, at -89 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of precision and control during the landing. The total landing distance was 557 meters, which was 35% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft rolled out of the runway, maintaining perfect alignment. The total flight distance was 21 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 8 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a testament to the SR22's impressive performance capabilities, precision, and control.
The SR22 aircraft successfully landed at the 1CA1 Belridge Strip, achieving a high score of 96.5%. The final approach to runway 30 was conducted from the southeast, heading 310.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,050 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 74 knots, which may be a minor concern for the pilot. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 316 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 64 knots was also satisfactory.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -89 feet per minute (fpm), which indicates a very smooth and controlled touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and accurate approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more straightforward.
The total landing distance of 557 meters was 35% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a well-planned and controlled approach, resulting in a smooth and efficient landing.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and the SR22 aircraft's capabilities.
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