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Enroute Descent scored 53.31 % — bank angle up to 147.6 ° at 0 %, g force -1.59 to 3.84 g at 33 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 97.10 %.
Start to finish · 16 stages, 14 scored
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,487 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,517 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Velocity XL, then departed from runway 21 at NZDN Dunedin International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,152 feet, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 65°F and winds of 11 knots at 5°. The crosswind was 8 knots, while the tailwind was 7 knots. After departing from Dunedin, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 1 minute and covered 1 nautical mile. This brief cruise phase took place overhead the airport.
The enroute climb phase began 1 mile west of the airport and involved a significant increase in altitude, from 467 feet above sea level to 20,015 feet. This climb took 12 minutes and covered 29 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 17 miles south of Roxburgh and lasted for 90 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 362 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase began at a specific location, with the aircraft descending from 20,069 feet to 19,440 feet in just 2 minutes and covering 9 nautical miles. Another level cruise phase followed, which started at a different location and lasted for 88 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 803 nautical miles.
The final descent phase began overhead Heathmont, with the aircraft descending from 20,263 feet to 561 feet in just 5 minutes and covering 21 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered the final approach phase, which involved a descent from the east towards runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport. The aircraft was heading 274.0° at 0 nautical miles and 158 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 27 was successful, with the touchdown point being 1,060 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 60 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -83 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 56°F and winds of 15 knots at 249°. The crosswind was 6 knots, while the headwind was 13 knots. The total landing distance was 2,856 feet, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The total flight distance was 1,227 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 201 minutes. The aircraft used 466 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport, achieving a high score of 95.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 274.0° at an altitude of 158 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway touchdown zone.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 60 knots, which was within the target range. The touchdown point was 1,060 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the touchdown rate of -83 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, showcasing the pilot's skill and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 56°F and a moderate headwind of 13 knots. The crosswind component was relatively light at 6 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance of 2,856 feet was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise.
Overall, the Aircraft Velocity XL's landing on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 95.4% reflects the aircraft's performance and the pilot's ability to execute a precise and controlled landing in a variety of weather conditions.
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