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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Know your rotation speed
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,282 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 476 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Cessna Grand Caravan successfully landed at Lampedusa International Airport (LICD) on runway 26, achieving a high score of 96.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 260.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,048 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the pilot maintaining a steady course and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, which is a critical factor in ensuring a smooth and safe landing. The threshold speed of 73 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and control its descent.
The total landing distance of 927 meters was 52% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a well-planned and executed landing, taking into account the aircraft's performance and the runway's characteristics. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and ensured a safe and stable stop.
Overall, this landing demonstrates the pilot's expertise and skill in operating the Cessna Grand Caravan, as well as their ability to adapt to the specific conditions of the runway and the aircraft's performance. The high score achieved is a testament to the pilot's professionalism and attention to detail, and highlights the importance of precise and controlled flight maneuvers in ensuring safe and successful landings.
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