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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 716 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 716 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 126 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C182, then departed from runway 34L at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), with a takeoff distance of 258 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 59 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 20°C temperature and a wind of 2 knots at 240°. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the tailwind was 1 knot. The enroute climb started overhead Van Nuys Airport, where the aircraft climbed from 1,032 feet above sea level to 5,920 feet, an increase of 4,888 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began overhead Santa Susana, California, and lasted for 21 minutes, covering 45 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent 2 miles northeast of Montecito, California, and descended from 5,292 feet to 3,187 feet, a decrease of 2,106 feet in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The enroute climb resumed 6 miles north of Mission Canyon, California, where the aircraft climbed from 3,187 feet to 4,928 feet, an increase of 1,741 feet in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 8 miles north of Mission Canyon and lasted for 14 minutes, covering 29 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 7 miles north of Los Alamos, California, and descended from 5,332 feet to 3,653 feet, a decrease of 1,678 feet in 3 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 2 miles east of Santa Maria, California, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The final descent started 1 mile north of Santa Maria, and the aircraft descended from 3,424 feet to 1,541 feet, a decrease of 1,883 feet in 3 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started overhead Blacklake, California, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29 at Oceano County Airport (L52) was made from the southeast, heading 309.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,210 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 29 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 125 meters, which was good. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target at 66 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -146 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 17°C temperature and a wind of 6 knots at 310°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 6 knots. The total landing distance was 223 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the total flight distance was 119 nautical miles, taking 64 minutes and using 26 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed at L52 Oceano County Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The final approach to runway 29 was conducted from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 309.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,210 feet above ground level.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 65 kt, coming in at 66 kt. This minor deviation from the target speed did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
The touchdown distance of 125 meters was within acceptable limits, demonstrating good control and precision during the final stages of the approach. However, the touchdown speed of 61 kt was slightly faster than the target speed, which may have contributed to a slightly longer rollout distance.
The touchdown rate of -146 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth and well-controlled, indicating a stable and consistent descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the centerline of the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a gentle headwind of 6 kt from a direction of 310°. The crosswind component was minimal, at just 1 kt, which further contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 223 meters was 31% of the available runway length, indicating a safe and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent and stable alignment with the centerline of the runway throughout the rollout phase.
Overall, the Cessna C182 aircraft performed well during the landing at L52 Oceano County Airport, with a high score of 98.8% reflecting the pilot's skill and precision during the approach and landing phases.
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