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Departure
Hold the nose down until the speed reaches 80 kt, then rotate.
What happened: You started the rotation at 62 kt, 18 kt before the 80 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 80 kt at rotation
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Arrival
Add power on final to hold 90 kt across the threshold.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 82 kt, 8 kt below VREF, and low energy like this usually carries through to a firm touchdown at 168 fpm.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 90 kt at the threshold
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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate 1,228 fpm, more than the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,743 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 262 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, KSGH, commenced with a roll on runway 15. The aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 70 kt, achieving lift-off in 638 meters, which represented 38% of the available runway length. The climb phase began shortly after, as the aircraft transitioned from the ground to the enroute climb configuration, with the pilot navigating the aircraft to an altitude of 1,434 feet above sea level, a gain of 444 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, demonstrating a satisfactory rate of ascent.
As the aircraft continued on its journey, it began its final approach to runway 24 at KSGH, descending from an altitude of 369 feet above ground level. The pilot aligned the aircraft with the runway, heading 234.0°, and established a stable approach configuration. The touchdown speed of 64 kt was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -135 feet per minute was smooth, indicating a well-executed landing. The aircraft touched down 255 meters down the runway, which represented 19% of the available length. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating by 3.1 meters from the centerline.
The landing phase concluded with a perfect runway rollout alignment, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The total landing distance of 510 meters was satisfactory, and the aircraft used a total of 2 kilograms of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The flight duration was 3 minutes, and the local weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from 29°C to 30°C and wind speeds of 10 kt to 9 kt, presented a stable and predictable environment for the pilot to operate in.
The Baron aircraft touched down on runway 24 at KSGH Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, demonstrating a good approach quality. The aircraft was established on the final approach from the north east, heading 234.0° at 1 nm and 369 ft above ground level. The approach was characterized by a good threshold height, allowing the pilot to maintain a safe margin above the runway surface.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 64 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 255 m was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -135 fpm was consistent with a stable and predictable landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.1 m from the centreline, which may require some adjustments to the pilot's alignment during the approach.
The rollout phase was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the centreline. The total landing distance of 510 m was 19% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 30°C and a headwind of 8 kt, may have contributed to the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was scored 96.7%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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