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Improve the takeoff
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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,502 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,194 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the PA28 Archer II began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway, covering less than 1 nm in just 2 minutes. The departure roll on runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport was quick, with a takeoff distance of 296 m (18% of the runway) at a liftoff speed of 66 knots. The local weather conditions at the time showed a temperature of -2°C with a light 1 knot wind coming from 0°, resulting in minimal crosswind and headwind components.
After a left-hand pattern entry from runway 02, the aircraft flew a smooth crosswind leg, downwind leg, and base leg before making the final turn for the approach. The pattern was flown accurately, with the proper angles to the runway maintained throughout. The final approach to runway 02 was executed from the south, heading at 25.0° at a distance of 2 nm and 786 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport was successful, with a good touchdown distance of 362 m and a slightly fast touchdown speed of 64 knots. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -58 ft/min, demonstrating a smooth touchdown. The total landing distance was 621 m, equal to 37% of the runway length, with a perfect runway rollout alignment.
Overall, the flight covered a distance of 12 nm, taking 9 minutes and utilizing 3 kg of fuel. The pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the flight, making for a successful and efficient journey in the PA28 Archer II.
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