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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 378 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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, utilizing the Carenado T-34 Bravo aircraft. The takeoff distance required was 1,295 meters, which accounted for 71% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 85 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 05, with the entry distance being less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 58.6 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 62 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was completed in 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 39.9 degrees. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile in length and took 24 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile in length and took 23 seconds to complete. The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with a heading of 48.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 252 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 05 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good and a threshold speed of 71 knots. The touchdown distance was 376 meters, which was considered good, and the touchdown speed was 54 knots, also considered good. The touchdown rate was an excellent -70 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331 degrees.
The total landing distance was 699 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 05 was executed from the south west, with a heading of 48.0° at 1 nm and 252 ft above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on the runway.
The landing itself was flawless, with a threshold speed of 71 kt, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 376 m was also good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 54 kt was also within the desired range, and the touchdown rate of -70 fpm was excellent, showing that the pilot had managed to slow the aircraft down quickly and smoothly.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 331°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even more challenging. The total landing distance of 699 m was 39% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and touchdown.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft even after touchdown. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and demonstrates that they are capable of executing a safe and controlled landing in a variety of conditions.
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