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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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: 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 992 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 992 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 80 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 LIPV Venice-Lido Giovanni Nicelli Airfield. The Cessna C172 aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering 391 meters, which was 39% of the runway's length, before lifting off into the air. The liftoff speed was 63 knots, and the aircraft was able to take off smoothly.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it encountered local weather conditions of 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 0 knots from 320 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the takeoff and climb phases relatively straightforward. The enroute climb started overhead Lido, where the aircraft climbed from 719 feet above sea level to 888 feet in less than a minute, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, flying 1 mile north of Lido for 5 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This was followed by a descent phase, where the aircraft descended from 1,136 feet above sea level to 618 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The descent phase was completed overhead Venice.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time flying overhead Venice for 9 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This phase allowed the pilot to conserve fuel and prepare for the final approach to runway 23 at LIPV Venice-Lido Giovanni Nicelli Airfield.
The final approach was made from the north-east, heading 251.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 1,000 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway, with a touchdown distance of 78 meters, which was good. The touchdown speed was 50 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -314 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 394 meters, which was 40% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 8 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was completed successfully, with a good landing and a smooth rollout.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LIPV Venice-Lido Giovanni Nicelli Airfield, achieving a high score of 97.7%. The final approach to runway 23 was conducted from the north east, with a heading of 251.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,000 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good alignment with the runway, and the touchdown distance was within acceptable limits at 78 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 53 knots, but still within a safe range. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also considered good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -314 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but not excessively high, suggesting a stable and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 324°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind component, making the landing even more straightforward. The total landing distance of 394 meters was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway even after touchdown. This is an important aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains stable and under control during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and stability throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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