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Departure
Hold the nose down until the speed reaches 56 kt, then rotate.
What happened: You started the rotation at 38 kt, 18 kt before the 56 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 56 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Adjust heading with coordinated aileron and rudder to bring the crosswind track back toward 9.2° of runway heading.
What happened: On the crosswind leg the heading drifted to 9.2° from the runway track.
Watch for: Heading indicator against the runway track, holding within the target heading band.
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: seven 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. These checks are the approach's score.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 284 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, Gabriel White and Green initiated the departure roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 57 kt within 254 meters, which represented 10% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt at 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated a swift and precise turn, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 26 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed with equal agility, requiring 53 seconds to complete the 2-nautical-mile distance. The pattern's downwind turn, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees, spanned 4 nautical miles, while the downwind leg itself covered 3 nautical miles in 89 seconds. The base leg turn, with an angle to the runway of 23.9 degrees, required 5 nautical miles to complete. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with a heading of 228.0° at 2 nautical miles and 807 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was executed with precision, with a touchdown speed of 48 kt and a touchdown distance of 287 meters, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was an impressive -65 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 22 nautical miles, covering the distance in 11 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, aligning with the heading of 228.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 807 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 69 knots. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a distance of 287 meters, with a touchdown speed of 48 knots. The touchdown rate was particularly impressive, at -65 feet per minute, demonstrating exceptional control and precision.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect centerline alignment, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The rollout phase was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a safe and efficient manner. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 knot at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment, making the landing even more impressive.
Overall, the landing was a credit to the pilot's expertise and experience. With a score of 99.9%, it was an outstanding performance that showcased exceptional flying skills and attention to detail. The combination of good approach quality, precise touchdown, and smooth rollout made for a truly exceptional landing, one that would be the envy of many pilots.
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