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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: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline and speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,434 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 527 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Avro Vulcan B2 took off from runway 22 at RAF Scampton, EGXP, with a takeoff distance of 148 meters, which is 5% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile north of Burton, Lincolnshire, and reached an altitude of 1,427 feet above sea level, increasing by 238 feet in just 1 minute while covering 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile west of Burton, descending from 1,414 feet to 395 feet in 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its flight, starting its enroute level cruise 2 miles south east of South Leverton, Nottinghamshire, and lasting for 2 minutes while covering 7 nautical miles. It then began another enroute climb overhead Babworth, Nottinghamshire, increasing its altitude from 594 feet to 1,627 feet in 2 minutes while covering 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its flight, starting its enroute level cruise overhead EGNF Netherthorpe Airfield Worksop, Nottinghamshire, and lasting for 2 minutes while covering 8 nautical miles. It then began another enroute climb 1 mile north east of EGCA Coal Aston Airfield Dronfield, Derbyshire, increasing its altitude from 1,373 feet to 2,592 feet in 2 minutes while covering 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles east of Hathersage, Derbyshire, descending from 2,599 feet to 1,278 feet in 2 minutes while covering 7 nautical miles. It then started its enroute level cruise 1 mile west of Hope, Derbyshire, and lasted for 4 minutes while covering 16 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23R at EGCC Manchester Airport was made from the north east, heading 208.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 774 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 116 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 141 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was firm at -384 feet per minute.
The total landing distance was 1,288 meters, which is 53% of the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 65 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 18 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -5,631 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft successfully landed at Manchester Airport's runway 23R, achieving a high score of 94.9%. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 208.0° at 2 nautical miles and 774 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's descent onto the runway was precise, with a good threshold height and a slightly above-target threshold speed of 149 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 116 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but still within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed of 141 knots was satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -384 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 257°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots, providing a stable and predictable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,288 meters was 53% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the Avro Vulcan B2's landing at Manchester Airport's runway 23R was a successful and well-executed maneuver, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise.
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