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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,390 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,390 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 271 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 09 at EGPN Dundee Airport, where the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 121 meters, which accounted for 9% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 59 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots from the west.
Following the departure, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for just 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. This brief enroute phase allowed the pilot to gain some altitude and stabilize the aircraft before beginning the final approach.
The final approach to runway 27 at EGPN Dundee Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading towards the runway at a bearing of 271.0 degrees. At an altitude of 228 feet above ground level and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilot began the descent, aiming for a smooth touchdown.
The landing itself was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 41 knots and a distance of 270 meters. The touchdown rate was an impressive -91 feet per minute, indicating a very controlled and gentle touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.2 meters.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were identical to those at departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots from the west. The crosswind component was negligible, but the aircraft did experience a headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 524 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing phase. Overall, the flight was a successful one, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the various phases of flight.
The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, indicating a very efficient use of resources.
The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPN Dundee Airport, achieving a score of 99.4%. The final approach to runway 27 was conducted from the east, with a heading of 271.0° at an altitude of 228 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height and threshold speed, touching down at 62 knots. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory, measuring 270 meters. The touchdown speed of 41 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -91 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 4.2 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall landing performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. There was no crosswind component, which contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 524 meters was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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