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Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,136 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,136 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 298 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 22R at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The Cessna C172 aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 58 knots. The takeoff distance was 352 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,018 feet above sea level to 1,499 feet, an increase of 481 feet, in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This rapid climb was a testament to the aircraft's performance capabilities.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 17 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place 2 miles south of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, a town located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of France.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 176.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,517 feet above ground level, and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 46 knots. The touchdown distance was 294 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was also excellent, at -82 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline, by 6.7 meters.
The total landing distance was 783 meters, which accounted for 69% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned, by 8.6 meters from the centerline. Despite these minor deviations, the landing was considered good.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 18 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 22 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 10 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, achieving a score of 95.5%. The final approach to runway 17 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 176.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,517 feet above ground level.
The aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, and the threshold speed of 56 knots was well below the target speed, indicating a safe approach. However, the pilot was advised to be cautious not to stall, as the speed was slightly low. The touchdown distance of 294 meters was also good, and the touchdown speed of 46 knots was within the acceptable range.
The touchdown rate of -82 feet per minute was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and there was no headwind. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 783 meters was 69% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's performance. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.6 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments during the rollout phase to ensure a safe and controlled stop.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and judgment throughout the approach and landing phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of alignment and speed management to achieve a perfect score.
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