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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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: 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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,132 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 320 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Tecnam P2006T MKII began with a smooth departure from runway 20 at LIMP Parma Airport. The takeoff distance was 343 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 12°C with a 4-knot wind coming from 30°, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and a 4-knot tailwind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile west of Parma, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The climb took the aircraft from 1,199 feet above sea level to 8,348 feet, covering 7,149 feet in altitude over a span of 9 minutes and 13 nautical miles.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft continued on a level cruise for 4 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles from Quattro Castella. The subsequent descent began overhead Baiso, descending from 8,925 feet to 5,397 feet over 4 minutes and 10 nautical miles.
Another level cruise followed, lasting 11 minutes over 23 nautical miles from Serramazzoni. The descent began 1 mile east of Calderara di Reno, bringing the aircraft from 4,689 feet to 2,432 feet in 4 minutes and 5 nautical miles.
The flight then proceeded to another level cruise, lasting 10 minutes over 11 nautical miles from Castenaso. Finally, the aircraft landed on runway 12 at LIPE Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, with a runway length of 2,132 meters. The height at the threshold was 45 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 69 knots.
The touchdown occurred 317 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 58 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -116 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 11°C with a 2-knot wind coming from 329°, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and a 2-knot tailwind.
Overall, the total landing distance was 472 meters, accounting for 22% of the runway. The total flight distance covered was 78 nautical miles, taking a total of 424 minutes and consuming 26 kilograms of fuel.
It is truly impressive to see a landing score of 100.0%, indicating a flawless execution throughout the various phases of the landing process. Let's break down the analysis:
During the Approach Phase, the aircraft demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, suggesting that the pilots maintained a precise descent path towards the runway. This level of accuracy is essential for ensuring a safe and smooth landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the aircraft achieved a good threshold height, indicating that it descended to the runway at the correct altitude. Additionally, the perfect landing flare suggests that the pilots managed the aircraft's pitch angle effectively to ensure a smooth touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, several key factors contributed to the high score. The smooth touchdown rate indicates that the aircraft made contact with the runway in a controlled manner, minimizing any potential jolts or bumps. Furthermore, aligning the touchdown within the touchdown zone demonstrates precision and skill. The runway touchdown position being very good further reinforces the pilots' ability to land the aircraft in the intended spot on the runway.
Finally, the Rollout Phase also received high praise, with the runway alignment deemed very good. This indicates that the pilots maintained the correct heading during the rollout, ensuring the aircraft stayed centered on the runway.
Overall, achieving a perfect landing score of 100.0% is a remarkable feat that reflects the pilots' professionalism, proficiency, and dedication to safety. Such a high level of performance is a testament to their skills and expertise in handling the aircraft during all phases of the landing process. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
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