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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 1,524 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 480 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 aircraft, a Carenado T-34 Bravo, successfully took off after covering a distance of 579 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 67 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 18 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind leg also covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 64.6 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 64 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was executed at an angle of 48.7 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 29 seconds. The final turn was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds, setting the aircraft up for a final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 230 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 325 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 51 knots and a distance of 478 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The touchdown rate was perfect at -13 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
The total landing distance was 879 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, which was covered in 5 minutes, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 230.0° at 1 nm and 325 ft above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on runway 23, which has a length of 1,814 meters.
The threshold height was well-maintained, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 72 kt. This slight deviation from the target speed did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 478 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 51 kt, which is a good indication of a controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -13 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, showcasing the pilot's exceptional skills in navigating the aircraft to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 331°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even smoother. The total landing distance of 879 meters was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft even after touchdown. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and experience in navigating the Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft.
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