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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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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: five 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 462 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 462 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 48 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 20 at EGCB City Airport Manchester, a Cessna C172 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 328 meters, which accounted for 71% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 58 knots, a smooth and controlled start to the flight.
As the aircraft entered the local weather conditions, it was clear that the temperature was a relatively mild 16 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 0 knots at 182 degrees. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the flight even smoother.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 20, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and legs. The first turn, a crosswind turn, was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 9 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, was completed in 2 nautical miles, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 109.9 degrees.
As the aircraft continued through the pattern, it completed the downwind leg in 67 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, was completed in 4 nautical miles, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 30.5 degrees. The base leg itself was completed in 88 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final turn, which brought the aircraft onto the final approach, was completed in 198 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 20, heading 195.0 degrees at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 150 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 47 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 46 meters, and the touchdown rate was firm at -319 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 5.7 meters off the centerline.
The total landing distance was 202 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The flight then came to an end, with the aircraft taxiing to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 11 nautical miles, taking 17 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight, a relatively efficient performance. Overall, the flight was a smooth and controlled operation, demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EGCB City Airport Manchester, achieving a score of 96.6%. The final approach to runway 20 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 195.0° at 0 nm and 150 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on the runway, which has a length of 462 meters.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 51 knots. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 46 meters, and the touchdown speed of 47 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was firm at -319 feet per minute (fpm), which is a typical rate for a Cessna C172.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 5.7 meters, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or during the landing. However, this did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 182°. This resulted in a crosswind and headwind of 0 knots, making the landing conditions ideal.
The total landing distance was 202 meters, which is 44% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop in a straight line.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was well-handled throughout the approach and landing phases. The slight deviation in the touchdown position and the slightly below-target threshold speed were the only minor issues, but these did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall performance of the landing.
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