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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Know your rotation speed
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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. These checks are the approach's score.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 3,092 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,092 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 848 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from EDCP Peenemünde Airport, the aircraft began its journey with a short taxiing period of 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile to reach the runway. Runway 31 was selected for departure, and the aircraft accelerated down the 2,943-foot runway, lifting off at a speed of 66 knots after a takeoff distance of 1,915 feet, which accounted for 23% of the available runway length.
As the aircraft climbed away from Peenemünde, it transitioned into a steady enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 1,270 feet above sea level after a 1-minute climb from 913 feet. This was followed by a 21-minute level cruise, covering 28 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 991 feet to 1,668 feet, as it passed overhead Lohme. After a brief level cruise, the aircraft started its descent, reducing its altitude from 2,140 feet to 1,336 feet in 2 minutes. The final approach to runway 09 at EDCG Flugplatz Güttin / Rügen was made from the west, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 42 knots and a touchdown distance of 845 feet, which was 37% of the available runway length.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown rate, with the runway touchdown alignment being perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute to cover the short distance. The total flight distance was 67 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 45 minutes and a fuel consumption of 34 pounds. The aircraft's performance was consistent throughout the flight, with the crew demonstrating good control and navigation skills.
The final approach to runway 09 at EDCG Flugplatz Güttin / Rügen from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 85.0° at 0 nm and 139 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 59 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a speed of 42 kt, with a touchdown rate of -181 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown characteristics were good, with a touchdown distance of 845 ft, well within the acceptable range for the runway length of 2,943 ft. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind of 10 kt at 11°, presented a moderate crosswind component of 10 kt, but the pilot successfully managed the aircraft to maintain a headwind component of 3 kt. As a result, the total landing distance was 1,094 ft, which is 37% of the runway length.
The rollout phase was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining very good alignment on the runway centerline. The overall performance of the landing was excellent, with a score of 96.0%. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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