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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,220 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,220 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 70 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight started with taxiing from the parking to the runway at Tulsa International Airport, which took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles (nm). The aircraft used for this flight was a Cessna 172, and it was departing from runway 18L.
As the aircraft began its takeoff roll, it lifted off at 62 knots (kt), with a takeoff distance of 378 meters, which equated to 12% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a moderate temperature of 28°C and a gentle breeze of 2 kt blowing at 140°, resulting in little effect on the aircraft's takeoff performance.
After takeoff, the enroute climb phase commenced overhead Tulsa International Airport, where the aircraft ascended from 1,022 feet above sea level (asl) to 3,440 ft asl in just 3 minutes while covering 4 nm. This climb rate of 2,418 ft in 3 minutes showcased the aircraft's excellent performance capabilities.
The enroute level cruise phase kicked in 2 miles west of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and lasted for 23 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 42 nm. This steady cruise phase allowed the crew to maintain a comfortable operating altitude.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Vinita Mun, the final approach procedure was initiated, bringing the aircraft from an altitude of 922 ft agl, while heading 181.0° towards the north. The local weather at this stage was hotter, with a temperature of 30°C and a gentle breeze blowing at 115°.
The landing was executed on runway 17 at Vinita Mun, with a runway length of 1,220 meters, and proved to be successful, with a touchdown speed of 48 kt being slightly below target at 49 kt. The touchdown distance of 67 meters was also satisfactory. However, the touchdown rate was somewhat hard, coming in at -422 fpm, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline.
Finally, a thorough post-landing evaluation was conducted, and it was noted that the landing distance was 681 meters, which equated to 56% of the available runway length. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was found to be slightly misaligned from the centerline. Upon completing the post-landing procedures, it was calculated that the total flight distance was 55 nm and the aircraft used 18 kg of fuel during the entire flight, which lasted 35 minutes.
A Cessna C172 aircraft has successfully landed at H04 Vinita Mun, achieving a score of 93.0%. The landing was conducted from the north, flying a heading of 181.0° at an altitude of 922 feet above ground level (agl), approximately 2 nautical miles away from the runway. A good threshold height was maintained, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing.
The final approach was made to runway 17, which has a length of 1,220 meters. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 49 knots, but still within an acceptable range. The touchdown distance was 67 meters, indicating a good rate of descent and control of the aircraft's speed. The touchdown speed itself was a respectable 48 knots, and the touchdown rate, although slightly hard at -422 feet per minute, did not pose any significant issues.
However, there were some minor deviations during the landing. The aircraft touched down slightly off-centerline, being 6.4 meters from the centerline, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly off-centerline by 8.9 meters. Nonetheless, these deviations were minor and did not negatively impact the overall success of the landing.
The local weather conditions were relatively calm, with a temperature of 30°C and winds of only 1 knot from 115°, resulting in a negligible crosswind of 1 kt and no headwind. The total landing distance was 681 meters, which constituted approximately 56% of the runway, demonstrating a controlled and smooth landing. Overall, the pilots demonstrated good control and adherence to standard landing procedures, despite some minor deviations.
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