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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.
Side view — the last 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 214 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 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 424 meters, which is 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 72 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of -1°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 201 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft handled well.
The pilot then entered the left-hand pattern from runway 18, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 12 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn from the left-hand pattern took 28 seconds to complete, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned at an angle of 64.8 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The downwind leg itself lasted for 78 seconds, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which took 2 nautical miles to complete at an angle of 43.6 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was short, lasting only 32 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final turn was completed in 25 seconds, with the aircraft aligning itself for the final approach to runway 18. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 172.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 482 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 72 knots, which was slightly excessive. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 712 meters, which is 58% of the runway length.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 2 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and handling of the aircraft in challenging weather conditions.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, achieving a score of 93.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 172.0° at 1 nautical mile and 482 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a smooth final approach, with a good threshold height, indicating a well-controlled descent.
However, there were some areas for improvement. The threshold speed was too high at 79 knots, which may have been due to the pilot's judgment or the aircraft's performance. A more optimal threshold speed would have allowed for a smoother transition to the landing phase. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 72 knots was excessively fast, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially led to a longer rollout.
Despite these minor issues, the pilot demonstrated good control during the landing phase. The touchdown distance of 214 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -120 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a well-controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had maintained a steady course during the final approach.
The local weather conditions were relatively calm, with a temperature of -1°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 200°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly high threshold speed. The total landing distance of 712 meters was 58% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, showing that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and judgment. However, there is room for improvement in terms of threshold speed and touchdown speed to achieve an even higher score.
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