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Improve the takeoff
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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. 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 217 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Carenado CT182T G-ANRW, successfully took off after covering a distance of 343 meters, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 73 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern from runway 23, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind was also completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 11 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 54.1 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 73 seconds to complete.
Following the downwind leg, the pilot executed a base leg turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 40.0 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 12 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 237.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 325 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with the aircraft touching down after covering a distance of 215 meters. The touchdown speed was 50 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -133 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 7 nautical miles and took 5 minutes to complete, using 2 kilograms of fuel in the process.
The Carenado CT182T aircraft, registered as G-ANRW, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in aviation skills. The final approach to runway 23 was executed from the north east, with a heading of 237.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 325 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's approach and landing were characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 59 knots was also adhered to, which is a critical factor in ensuring a stable and controlled approach. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's distance from the threshold was 215 meters, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing.
The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also well within the recommended range, and the rate of descent was smooth at -133 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled rate of descent, which is essential for a safe and smooth landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 2 knots, which is a relatively calm and stable wind condition. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in aviation skills. The aircraft's score of 93.3% is a testament to the pilot's expertise and attention to detail.
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