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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,120 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,120 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 240 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Pesim FPV Drone Racer taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KRNT Renton Municipal Airport, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Upon reaching the runway, the drone departed from runway 16, with a takeoff distance of 228 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 94 knots.
As the drone climbed into the air, it encountered local weather conditions of 9°C temperature and a 4-knot wind blowing at 90 degrees. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the headwind was negligible. The enroute climb began 1 mile south of Renton, Washington, and involved ascending from an altitude of 1,206 feet above sea level to 8,183 feet above sea level, a total increase of 6,976 feet over a distance of 8 nautical miles in 5 minutes.
Following the climb, the drone entered a level cruise phase, which started 2 miles southeast of Vashon, Washington. This phase lasted for 149 minutes and covered a distance of 354 nautical miles. The drone then began its enroute descent, which started 15 miles southwest of CYJQ Denny Island Airport on Denny Island, British Columbia, Canada. The descent involved a decrease of 8,194 feet in altitude from 8,560 feet above sea level to 367 feet above sea level over a distance of 16 nautical miles in 9 minutes.
The final approach to runway 31 at CBBC Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport was made from the southeast, with a heading of 334.0 degrees at an altitude of 237 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The drone landed on runway 31, which had a length of 1,120 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 75 knots. The touchdown distance was 238 meters, and the touchdown speed was 63 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -54 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as during the takeoff, with a temperature of 9°C and a 4-knot wind blowing at 90 degrees. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the tailwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 722 meters, which accounted for 64% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the drone taxiied to the parking area, a process that took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 381 nautical miles and lasted for 151 minutes, using 71 kilograms of fuel.
The Pesim FPV Drone Racer successfully completed a landing at CBBC Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport, showcasing impressive piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the south east, heading 334.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 237 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the drone to maintain a good threshold height, setting it up for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the drone achieved a threshold speed of 75 knots, which is considered optimal for a safe and controlled touchdown. The touchdown distance of 238 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the drone's speed and altitude effectively. The touchdown speed of 63 knots was slightly lower than the threshold speed, but still within a safe range, and the touchdown rate of -54 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a controlled and gentle descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 90°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the tailwind component was even weaker at 2 knots. These conditions allowed the pilot to maintain perfect runway alignment during the landing, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 722 meters was 64% of the runway length, which is a respectable achievement considering the drone's size and the challenging weather conditions. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the drone during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the Pesim FPV Drone Racer's landing at CBBC Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The drone's performance was impressive, and the landing was completed with a high degree of precision and safety.
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