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Departure
Hold the nose down until the speed reaches 61 kt, then rotate.
What happened: You started the rotation at 37 kt, 24 kt before the 61 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 61 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Add power to hold 61 kt over the threshold so you arrive with enough energy to let the aircraft settle smoothly onto the runway.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 52 kt, 9 kt below the 61 kt target, then the sink was arrested at 14 ft and held there instead of continuing down. Holding off high like this usually leaves the touchdown to chance, and firm touchdowns often follow.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 61 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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 1.6° off, against a 1° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,614 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 267 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Cibao International Airport's runway 11 was smooth, with the Cessna 152 taking off in a distance of 240 meters, representing just 9% of the available runway length. Liftoff speed was achieved at 40 knots, as the aircraft transitioned from the ground to the air. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated good control and maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in 21 seconds and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The subsequent downwind turn and base leg were executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and speed. The final approach to runway 11 was made from the west, with the aircraft descending at a rate of 455 feet above ground level (agl) and maintaining a heading of 97.0°. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 37 knots and a distance of 262 meters, representing just 18% of the available runway length.
The post-landing rollout was characterized by good alignment, with the aircraft remaining on the centerline. The total landing distance of 461 meters was within acceptable limits, and the aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, totaling 1 kilogram for the entire flight. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. Overall, the flight demonstrated good handling and control, with the pilot executing a smooth and efficient landing.
The Cessna 152 touched down on runway 11 at MDST Cibao International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved as the aircraft descended onto the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 52 kt, which may have been a result of the pilot's conservative approach to the landing.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown characteristics were good, with a speed of 37 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -110 fpm. The touchdown distance of 262 m was also within acceptable limits. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating from the centreline by 7.2 m. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
The rollout phase was executed well, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the centreline. The total landing distance of 461 m was 18% of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled stop. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270 °, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing. Overall, the landing was scored 96.2%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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