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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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 575 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 575 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 164 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 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport. The takeoff distance was 321 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Castletown, Isle of Man, rising from 583 feet above sea level to 1,473 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise 1 mile east of Castletown, lasting for 2 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles. The enroute climb resumed 18 miles southeast of Castletown, with the aircraft ascending from 1,599 feet to 2,604 feet in 2 minutes, covering 46 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its level cruise, this time overhead Dyserth, Denbighshire, Wales, lasting for 5 minutes and covering 90 nautical miles. As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its descent 1 mile south of Binton, Warwickshire, England, descending from 2,070 feet to 385 feet in 2 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 34 at EGBL Long Marston Airfield was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 342.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 232 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 163 meters, a touchdown speed of 44 knots, and a touchdown rate of -193 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also excellent.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 160 nautical miles, taking 22 minutes, and the aircraft used 42 kilograms of fuel. The local temperature was 15 degrees Celsius throughout the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EGBL Long Marston Airfield, achieving a high score of 96.2%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 342.0° at an altitude of 232 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is crucial for a safe landing.
Upon reaching the threshold speed of 45 knots, the pilot was reminded to be cautious not to stall, as the speed was well below the target. However, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, and the touchdown distance was good at 163 meters. The touchdown speed of 44 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The touchdown rate of -193 feet per minute (fpm) was good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway and the pilot had maintained a steady descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is essential for a safe landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 311 meters was 54% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and descent, resulting in a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control of the aircraft. The high score of 96.2% reflects the pilot's ability to execute a safe and controlled landing, even in challenging conditions.
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