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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 381 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT), the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll on runway 16, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 57 knots within 1,254 feet, which accounted for 26% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, leaving the airport behind as it ascended from an initial altitude of 555 feet above sea level to 174 feet above sea level in less than one minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it eventually began its descent for the final approach to runway 34 at KRNT, aligning itself with the runway from the south at a heading of 341.0 degrees. The aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 135 feet above ground level as it approached the runway, with a threshold speed of 48 knots well below the target to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance was satisfactory at 372 feet, with a touchdown speed of 39 knots and a smooth touchdown rate of -133 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a precise approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft rolled out smoothly, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total landing distance was 591 feet, accounting for 12% of the available runway length. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by its efficient fuel consumption, using 134 pounds of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a total distance of two nautical miles and took approximately two minutes to complete. The local temperature at the time of landing was 59 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating a stable and favorable weather condition.
The final approach to runway 34 at KRNT Renton Municipal Airport from the south was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 341.0° at 0 nm and 135 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 48 kt, which was well below the target to avoid stalling. The aircraft touched down smoothly at a speed of 39 kt, with a touchdown distance of 372 ft, demonstrating good control and precision.
The touchdown characteristics were noteworthy, with a smooth touchdown rate of -133 fpm, indicating a well-executed landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing. The total landing distance of 591 ft, which accounted for 12% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The aircraft's ability to maintain control and precision throughout the landing sequence was evident in the overall performance, which earned a score of 93.7%. This high score reflects the pilot's skill and experience in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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