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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 7°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,322 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,322 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 148 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 208B, then departed from runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport. The takeoff distance was 495 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 65 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, with no crosswind and a tailwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Gaissau in Vorarlberg, Austria. The climb began at an altitude of 2,104 feet above sea level and reached 2,412 feet in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The enroute level cruise then started 1 mile northeast of Gaissau and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 97.0° at 1 nautical mile and 395 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 148 meters, which was considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 69 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate of -262 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same as during takeoff.
The total landing distance was 1,024 meters, which accounted for 77% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 12 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 11 minutes. The aircraft used 27 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, achieving a high score of 96.0%. The final approach to runway 10 was conducted from the west, with a heading of 97.0° at 1 nautical mile and 395 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 76 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown distance of 148 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and touch down smoothly.
However, the touchdown speed of 69 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate of -262 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,024 meters was 77% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 96.0% reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating the aircraft safely and efficiently.
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