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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,614 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 391 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cibao International Airport, the Cessna 152 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 11, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 72 kt in a distance of 642 m, which represented 25% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it maintained a steady pace, completing the downwind turn in a distance of 2 nm and a time of 9 seconds. The subsequent base leg turn was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining an angle of 47.1° to the runway. The final approach was initiated from a distance of 1 nm and an altitude of 327 ft above ground level, with the aircraft heading 104.0° towards the runway. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 36 kt and a distance of 384 m, resulting in an excellent touchdown rate of -54 fpm.
The flight's performance was notable for its efficiency, with the aircraft consuming only 1 kg of fuel to cover a total distance of 11 nm in 6 minutes. The landing was characterized by good threshold height, with the threshold speed being slightly below the target value of 55 kt. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the final approach and landing phases. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
The final approach to runway 11 at MDST Cibao International Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 104.0° at 1 nm and 327 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 55 kt, but still within acceptable limits.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 384 m, and the touchdown speed of 36 kt was also within the desired range. The touchdown rate of -54 fpm was exceptional, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The rollout phase was also executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining centerline alignment throughout. The overall performance of the landing was outstanding, with a score of 99.3% achieved. The combination of good approach quality, precise touchdown, and smooth rollout made for a highly successful landing.
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