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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.
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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,342 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,342 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 357 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, a C185F Skywagon, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at I74 Grimes. This process took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to depart from runway 20, with a takeoff distance of 130 meters, which accounted for 10% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 63 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 29°C temperature and a wind speed of 3 knots at 227 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb began overhead Urbana, Ohio, where the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 2,040 feet above sea level to 2,552 feet, an increase of 512 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, also starting overhead Urbana, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 20 at I74 Grimes was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading at 197.0 degrees at an altitude of 557 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 20 was successful, with a threshold speed of 72 knots and a touchdown speed of 55 knots. The touchdown distance was 355 meters, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -77 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same as before. The total landing distance was 645 meters, accounting for 48% of the runway's length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 8 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 2 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft, a C185F Skywagon, successfully landed on runway 20 at I74 Grimes with a score of 95.0%. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 197.0° at 1 nm and 557 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway with a speed of 55 kt.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 72 kt was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 355 m was considered good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed and rate were also excellent, with a rate of -77 fpm, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 29 °C and a wind speed of 3 kt at 227°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the headwind component was 2 kt. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot, and the aircraft was able to land safely and efficiently.
The total landing distance of 645 m was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had good control and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and safely. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and alignment throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control, precision, and skill throughout the approach and landing. The aircraft was able to touch down safely and efficiently, and the pilot was able to bring it to a stop within a reasonable distance.
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