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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 545 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 545 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 89 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the XCub from LFLJ Courchevel Altiport involved a departure roll on runway 04. The takeoff distance was 228 meters, which equated to 42% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 62 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 10°C with a wind speed of 4 knots coming from 302°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb began overhead Courchevel in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France. The aircraft climbed from 6,444 feet above sea level to 6,463 feet above sea level, gaining 19 feet in less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The enroute level cruise commenced 1 mile east of Courchevel and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
For the landing back at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport on runway 22, the runway length was 545 meters. The height at the threshold was 33 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 53 knots. The touchdown occurred 82 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 47 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of 173 feet per minute. The local weather during the landing was 10°C with a wind speed of 5 knots coming from 303°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 234 meters, which represented 43% of the runway length.
Overall, the total flight distance covered was 3 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 18 minutes. The aircraft consumed 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.
Great job on achieving a 98.4% aircraft landing score! Your performance during the Approach Phase was particularly impressive, with excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates a high level of precision and control in the moments leading up to the landing, setting a solid foundation for a successful touchdown.
During the Landing Phase, you demonstrated good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This shows your ability to carefully manage the descent and approach to the runway, ensuring a smooth and controlled landing. The only area for improvement in this phase was the bank angle stability during landing. Maintaining a consistent bank angle is important for a safe and stable touchdown, so work on fine-tuning this aspect to further enhance your performance.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, your performance was commendable. The touchdown rate was perfect, and you maintained the speed on target. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone is indicative of your accuracy and proficiency in landing the aircraft. However, it is worth noting that the runway touchdown position was slightly off-center at 5.0 meters from the centerline. Aim to improve the alignment to further enhance your overall landing performance.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly better at 4.9 meters from the centerline. Pay attention to this detail to ensure a smooth and straight rollout after landing, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Overall, your performance was strong across most aspects of the landing process, with notable strengths in the Approach and Touchdown Phases. Focus on refining the bank angle stability during landing and improving runway alignment to further improve your aircraft landing score. Your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement are key factors in becoming a skilled and proficient pilot. Keep up the great work!
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