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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 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 458 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the PA28 Arrow III aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,240 meters, which is 68% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 83 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 23 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was made at an angle of 58.3 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself took 54 seconds to complete, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 68.5 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was completed in 40 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in 24 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 113 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 456 meters, which is well within the runway length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown speed was 58 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -24 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 838 meters, which is 46% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used -2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 229.0° at 0 nm and 113 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady course, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions, with a 2 kt headwind and a negligible crosswind of 1 kt.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed well above the target at 82 kt. This allowed for a smooth and controlled descent, resulting in a touchdown distance of 456 m, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 58 kt was also good, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown rate of -24 fpm was perfect, signifying a gentle and controlled touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 2 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable flight environment.
The total landing distance of 838 m, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. This suggests that the aircraft was able to maintain a steady and controlled descent throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The favorable weather conditions and the pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft contributed to a safe and successful landing.
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