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Ease back pressure in smoothly as you approach 67 kt, holding a steady rotation rate rather than snatching the controls.
What happened: On the takeoff roll the aircraft bounced before becoming fully airborne.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: a smooth, continuous pitch-up through liftoff with no secondary bounce.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 656 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted in a Piper PA28-236 Dakota aircraft. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a takeoff distance of 312 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 69 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind of 1 knot each. The aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile in 19 seconds.
As the aircraft continued in the left-hand pattern, it encountered a crosswind of 1 knot from the same direction as the wind. The distance covered during this segment was less than one nautical mile in 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 80.2 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of one nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 57 seconds to complete.
The base leg turn was made at an angle of 32.9 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was less than one nautical mile long and took 21 seconds to complete. The final turn was made in less than one nautical mile in 13 seconds. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, heading 221.0 degrees at an altitude of 480 feet above ground level and a distance of one nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown point located 212 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 51 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 21 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 981 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, taking 6 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 221.0° at 1 nautical mile and 480 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evident from the good threshold height and threshold speed of 71 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 212 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 51 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of 21 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 981 meters, which accounts for 54% of the runway length, is a testament to the pilot's skill and control.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and skill in the pilot, and the aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable range. The score of 95.2% is a reflection of the pilot's exceptional skills and the aircraft's reliable performance.
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