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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,970 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,740 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, then departed from runway 25 at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,244 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 76 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 290 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 4 knots. After departing from the airport, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. This enroute cruise phase took place overhead the airport.
The final approach to runway 25 was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 263.0 degrees at an altitude of 166 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 25 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed, reaching 83 knots.
The touchdown point was located 311 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 67 knots. However, the touchdown rate was good at -159 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 286 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,484 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration after touchdown. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 227 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport, achieving a score of 97.1%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 263.0° at an altitude of 166 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft landed on runway 25, which has a length of 7,970 feet.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 83 knots. This may have been due to the aircraft's approach configuration or the pilot's decision to prioritize a safe landing over a precise touchdown speed.
The touchdown point was 311 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance. However, the touchdown speed of 67 knots was slightly faster than desired, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -159 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown smoothly.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline as it touched down. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and a wind of 4 knots at 286°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach.
The total landing distance was 2,484 feet, which is 31% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft effectively during the approach and landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft as it rolled out of the landing.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills during the approach and landing. The score of 97.1% reflects the high level of proficiency and safety demonstrated by the pilot during this landing.
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