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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,293 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,293 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 253 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Reichelsheim Airfield (EDFB), the Extra 330 aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 36, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 81 kt within a takeoff distance of 304 meters, which accounted for 25% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 10 °C, with a wind speed of 16 kt blowing from 312 °, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kt and a headwind of 11 kt.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an altitude of 955 ft above sea level to 870 ft asl, achieving an increase of 85 ft in just 2 minutes while covering a distance of 4 nm. This climb profile demonstrated a steady and controlled rate of ascent, characteristic of the Extra 330's aerodynamic capabilities. The aircraft then commenced its final approach to runway 36, aligning itself with a heading of 353.0 ° at a distance of 1 nm from the threshold and an altitude of 458 ft above ground level.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 36 at a speed of 68 kt, with a touchdown distance of 252 meters, which was well within the available runway length of 1,230 meters. The touchdown rate of -187 fpm was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 meters from the centerline, the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance of 621 meters accounted for 51% of the available runway length, and the aircraft consumed 2 kg of fuel during the entire flight, which covered a total distance of 6 nm and lasted 4 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, demonstrating a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 80 kt. The touchdown distance of 252 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 68 kt was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -187 fpm was also good, indicating a controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 6.7 m. Despite this, the runway rollout alignment was very good, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and direction during the critical phase of the landing. The total landing distance of 621 m, accounting for 51% of the runway length, was reasonable given the conditions.
The approach quality was satisfactory, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 353.0° at 1 nm and 458 ft agl. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9 °C and wind at 12 kt from 311°, presented a moderate crosswind component of 9 kt and a headwind of 8 kt. Overall, the landing performance scored 87.1%, reflecting a good standard of flying.
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