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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: 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 1,241 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,241 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 128 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 20 at the Moose Creek US Forest Service Airport. The aircraft, a Rans S6S, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 53 kt, covering a distance of 77 m, which was 6% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from a direction of 264°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 2,563 ft above sea level to 2,605 ft, an increase of 42 ft over a distance of less than 1 nm in just 1 minute. This initial climb phase was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nm, before the aircraft began another climb phase. This time, it ascended from 2,877 ft to 2,292 ft, an increase of 585 ft over a distance of 2 nm in 2 minutes.
As the aircraft approached the end of its flight, it began its final approach to runway 02 at the Moose Creek US Forest Service Airport, descending from an altitude of 0 nm above ground level to -169 ft agl while heading in a direction of 32.0°. The landing was executed from the southwest, and the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 38 kt, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 46 kt.
The touchdown distance was 126 m, which was 16% of the runway length, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -105 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from a direction of 264°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.
The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -1 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good control and minimal deviations from the planned flight path.
The Rans S-6 Coyote aircraft successfully landed at 1U1 Moose Creek US Forest Service Airport, achieving a score of 98.5%. The final approach to runway 02 was initiated from the southwest, heading 32.0° at an altitude of 0 nm and -169 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was executed on runway 02, which has a length of 1,241 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 46 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 126 meters was also good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent.
However, the touchdown speed of 38 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have been due to a variety of factors such as airspeed, altitude, or pilot technique. Despite this, the touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -105 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown without any significant shock or jolt.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is an important aspect of safe landing, as it helps to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway or experiencing uneven wear on the landing gear.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 264°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was also negligible, at 1 knot. These conditions were favorable for the landing, and the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance of 198 meters was relatively short, accounting for only 16% of the runway length. This suggests that the aircraft was able to maintain a high degree of control and precision during the landing, and that the pilot was able to execute a smooth and efficient touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled roll-out after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown. While there were some minor issues with the touchdown speed, the overall performance of the aircraft was excellent, and the pilot was able to execute a safe and efficient landing.
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