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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 133 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 required a takeoff distance of 347 meters, which is 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 56 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 318°.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern, which was completed in a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to complete the right-hand pattern crosswind, which took approximately 30 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 55.9° to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting only 6 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The base leg turn was completed at an angle of 122.1° to the runway, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The base leg itself was brief, lasting 14 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was the longest part of the pattern, taking 419 seconds to complete and covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 234.0° at an altitude of 652 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed at a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 60 knots, with a touchdown speed of 53 knots and a touchdown distance of 131 meters.
The touchdown rate was good, at -194 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.3 meters. The total landing distance was 406 meters, which is 41% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in less than 1 minute. The total flight distance was 16 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 19 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 7 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LIPV Venice-Lido Giovanni Nicelli Airfield, achieving a score of 97.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 234.0° at 2 nautical miles and 652 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good approach path, with a threshold height that was satisfactory.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 23 at a speed of 60 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 131 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 53 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -194 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
One minor issue was observed during the landing, as the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.3 meters from the centerline. Despite this, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 316°. This resulted in a crosswind and headwind of 0 knots, making the landing even more challenging. However, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft to achieve a total landing distance of 406 meters, which was 41% of the runway length. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control during the approach and landing phases.
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