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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Know your rotation speed
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 5,232 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,232 ft of the 7,102 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,533 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Avro Vulcan B2 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Quonset State Airport, taking approximately 4 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 16, with a takeoff distance of 3,716 feet, which was 52% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 167 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 88°F and a wind speed of 14 knots at 209°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb overhead Quonset State Airport, rising from an altitude of 843 feet above sea level to 9,971 feet, an increase of 9,128 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles. The cruise phase was initiated 2 miles east of Quonset State Airport. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 10,472 feet to 11,961 feet, an increase of 1,489 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The climb phase started overhead Warren, Rhode Island.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 11 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles. This phase began 1 mile northeast of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. The aircraft then started its descent phase, descending from 11,482 feet to 960 feet, a decrease of 10,522 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 31 nautical miles. The descent phase began overhead Stoughton, Massachusetts.
After the descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 2 nautical miles. This phase started 1 mile east of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 16 at Quonset State Airport, approaching from the northwest at a heading of 149.0°, 1 nautical mile from the runway and at an altitude of 589 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 1,899 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 135 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -147 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 81°F and a wind speed of 10 knots at 240°. The crosswind component was 10 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 5,698 feet, which was 80% of the runway length. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 44 feet from the centerline. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 71 nautical miles, taking approximately 32 minutes, and the aircraft used 16,392 pounds of fuel.
The Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft successfully landed at KOQU Quonset State Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing technique. The final approach was initiated from the north-west, heading 149.0° at 1 nautical mile and 589 feet above ground level (agl). This approach angle and distance allowed the aircraft to maintain a stable and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 16, which has a length of 7,102 feet. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 157 kt, indicating a high level of control and precision during the approach. The touchdown point was located 1,899 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance but still within acceptable limits.
The touchdown speed of 135 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -147 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 81°F and a wind speed of 10 kt at 240°. The crosswind component was 10 kt, and the tailwind component was 1 kt, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance was 5,698 feet, which is 80% of the runway length, indicating a relatively long landing roll.
However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 44 feet from the centreline, which is a minor deviation from the ideal alignment. This may be due to a slight overcorrection or a minor issue with the aircraft's directional control during the rollout phase. Nevertheless, the overall landing performance was satisfactory, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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