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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 760 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 760 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 88 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 04 at 36S Happy Camp. The aircraft, a Pesim FPV Drone Racer, took off with a takeoff distance of 288 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 68 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 23 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Happy Camp, California, and continued to ascend to an altitude of 11,173 feet above sea level, an increase of 9,083 feet in just 10 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 20 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 10 miles south of Ruch, Oregon, and lasted for 11 minutes, covering 21 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb, this time starting 3 miles east of Medford, Oregon, and climbed from 10,922 feet to 11,384 feet, an increase of 462 feet in just 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. Following this climb, the aircraft started its descent, beginning 4 miles south of the 26OG Oakridge Ranch Airport Eagle Point, Oregon, and descended from 11,420 feet to 10,941 feet, a decrease of 479 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 2 miles south east of the 26OG Oakridge Ranch Airport Eagle Point, and lasted for 129 minutes, covering 313 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once again, this time starting 9 miles south west of the 73WT McGregor Airport Port Orchard, Washington, and descended from 10,771 feet to 3,133 feet, a decrease of 7,639 feet in 18 minutes, covering 47 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 02 at 72S Rosalia Municipal Airport was made from the south west, heading 39.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 960 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on runway 02, which had a length of 760 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 80 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 87 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 78 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -214 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 8 knots at 34 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the headwind was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 377 meters, which accounted for 50% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight distance was 414 nautical miles, taking 178 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 80 kilograms of fuel.
The Pesim FPV Drone Racer successfully completed a landing at 72S Rosalia Municipal Airport, showcasing impressive piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 39.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 960 feet above ground level (agl). This approach angle and distance allowed the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 02, which has a length of 760 meters. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the pilot maintained a consistent and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 80 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother landing.
The touchdown distance of 87 meters was considered good, indicating that the pilot was able to slow the aircraft down effectively and maintain control during the landing. However, the touchdown speed of 78 knots was a little fast, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate. The touchdown rate of -214 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the pilot was able to slow the aircraft down, but may have been able to do so more smoothly.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a consistent and controlled descent, and was able to align the aircraft with the runway centerline at the exact moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 8 knots at 34°, were relatively calm, which likely contributed to the smoothness of the landing.
The total landing distance of 377 meters was 50% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to slow the aircraft down effectively and maintain control during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a stop smoothly.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skills and experience with the Pesim FPV Drone Racer. The aircraft's performance and the pilot's ability to control it during the landing were impressive, and the landing was completed safely and smoothly.
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