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Know your rotation speed
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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,651 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 301 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Sierra C24R started with a departure roll from runway 23 at LFKA Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield. The takeoff distance was 322 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 54 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 15°C with a wind of 10 knots at 11°, including a crosswind of 7 knots and a tailwind of 8 knots.
The enroute climb began 1 mile south of Montailleur in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The aircraft climbed from 1,989 feet above sea level to 4,116 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,127 feet in 3 minutes while covering 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started over Chateauneuf in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France and lasted 4 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles.
The enroute descent commenced 1 mile west of Myans in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The aircraft descended from 4,120 feet above sea level to 2,538 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,582 feet in 3 minutes while covering 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36 at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport was from the south with a heading of 5.0° at 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,753 feet above ground level. The landing occurred on runway 36 at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport, which has a runway length of 1,651 meters. The threshold speed slightly exceeded the target at 75 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 300 meters, with a touchdown speed of 60 knots and a touchdown rate of -154 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 meters from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a wind of 10 knots at 11°, including a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 10 knots. The total landing distance was 817 meters, accounting for 49% of the runway length, with a very good runway rollout alignment.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, with a total duration of 17 minutes and fuel usage of 10 kg.
Congratulations on achieving a high aircraft landing score of 97.8%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing process to see where improvements can be made and celebrate the aspects that were executed well.
During the Approach Phase, it is great to see that the glideslope alignment was good, indicating precise navigation towards the runway. However, the slightly higher than target threshold speed of 75 knots suggests a need for adjustment to ensure optimal touchdown conditions. It is important to strive for accuracy in speed control to ensure a smooth and safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was well-managed, indicating a controlled descent towards the runway. Additionally, executing a perfect landing flare demonstrates skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the final moments before touchdown. This is a crucial aspect of a successful landing and reflects positively on your piloting abilities.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate of -154 ft/m and the touchdown speed of 60 knots were both within acceptable parameters, showcasing good coordination and control during the critical moment of landing. The touchdown distance of 300 meters is also indicative of a well-executed touchdown, allowing for a safe and efficient deceleration process.
One area for improvement could be the slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 4.7 meters from the centerline. While this may not have had a significant impact on overall safety, striving for pinpoint accuracy in runway alignment can enhance precision and consistency in your landings.
Overall, your performance during the landing process was impressive, with several aspects demonstrating proficiency and skill. By focusing on fine-tuning speed control and runway alignment, you can further enhance the precision and effectiveness of your landings. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of your flight operations!
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