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Know your rotation speed
Not the biggest loss in points — the one thing on this flight a check pilot would raise first, and the guide passage for it.
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.
Side view — the last 868 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 868 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 515 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
While the overall aircraft landing score of 74.1% indicates room for improvement, it is important to recognize the positive aspects of the performance. The Approach Phase showed good threshold height, indicating a solid start to the landing process. Additionally, the Touchdown Phase had a good touchdown rate, demonstrating the ability to safely bring the aircraft to the ground.
However, there are specific areas that need attention in order to enhance the overall landing performance. The Approach Phase displayed poor descent path and heading alignment, as well as excessive speed, which can be worked on to improve the overall approach to the runway. In the Landing Phase, the landing flare was very poor and there was instability in the bank angle during the landing, both of which are critical components to a successful touchdown.
Furthermore, in the Touchdown Phase, the aircraft's speed was too high and the touchdown point was excessively long, using more than half of the available runway. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was 3.0 meters off centerline, indicating a need for improved alignment during the landing process. Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was off by 6.8 meters from the centerline, which is another aspect that can be improved upon for future landings.
Overall, while there is room for improvement in multiple areas, it is important to focus on the positive aspects of the landing performance and use them as a foundation for further enhancement. By addressing the specific areas of concern and implementing strategies for improvement, the overall landing score can be raised to achieve a higher level of success in future landings. Keep up the hard work and remain focused on continuous improvement to achieve optimal performance in future flights.
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