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eVTOL / VTOL

6 aircraft

Scoring thresholds

FLARE applies these curves to every aircraft in this category, except where an aircraft carries its own G-force curve or tail-strike limit. Scores fall in a straight line between the points, from 0 to 100 per criterion; the composite formula is documented in the scoring methodology.

Vertical rate at touchdown

The rotorcraft curve, used instead of the fixed-wing descent-rate curve.

fpm Score
≤ 100 fpm 100
≤ 156 fpm 90
≤ 239 fpm 75
≤ 350 fpm 55
≤ 461 fpm 35
≤ 600 fpm 10

G-force at touchdown

FLARE's general G-force curve, as this category has none of its own.

Peak G Score
≤ 1.20 g 100
≤ 1.40 g 85
≤ 1.60 g 65
≤ 2.00 g 40
≤ 3.00 g 10

Other thresholds

Ideal touchdown zone
—
Tail-strike limit
No check
Approach-speed tolerance
±15 kt

Aircraft in this category

The 6 named aircraft FLARE recognizes in this category. ★ marks a hand-written landing guide. Vref is quoted at the aircraft's reference weight, usually its maximum landing weight, and FLARE adjusts it to the weight you land at.

Aircraft Vref
Archer Midnight —
Bell V-22/MV-22B Osprey —
Dornier Do 31 —
Jetson Jetson One —
Joby Aviation S4 —
Volocopter VoloCity —

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