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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,234 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,234 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 170 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport, where the Cessna C182 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 83 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 220 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 3 knots.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 22, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 23 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was made at an angle of 57.8 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 79 seconds to complete.
The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 51.1 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg was 1 nautical mile long and took 51 seconds to complete. The final turn was made in 23 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 22 was made from the north-east, heading 217.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 391 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 22 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 169 meters, which was good considering the runway length of 1,234 meters. The touchdown speed was 62 knots, which was a little fast, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -128 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same.
The total landing distance was 346 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete, using 2 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed on runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport, achieving a high score of 98.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 217.0° at 1 nm and 391 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and level approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 68 kt, which may indicate a slightly aggressive approach. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 169 m was well within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.
The touchdown speed of 62 kt was a little fast, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to touch down slightly ahead of the optimal point. However, the smooth touchdown rate of -128 fpm suggests that the pilot was able to absorb the impact of the landing, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a precise and controlled approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 25 °C and a wind of 3 kt at 220°, were relatively calm, which may have contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 346 m was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, with a perfect runway rollout alignment. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing.
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