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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,288 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,288 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 454 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 13 at Wick Airport, located in Highland, Scotland. The SR22 aircraft accelerated down the 1,288-meter runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 85 knots. The takeoff distance was 200 meters, which is 16% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 298 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Wick Airport, it began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 314 feet above sea level to 459 feet. This increase in altitude of 144 feet was achieved in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The climb was smooth and efficient, setting the stage for a successful approach and landing.
The final approach to runway 31 at Wick Airport was initiated from the south-east, with the aircraft heading 304.0 degrees at an altitude of 339 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The approach was characterized by good threshold height and threshold speed, indicating a high degree of control and precision.
The landing itself was also successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 69 knots. The touchdown distance was 452 meters, which is well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was an impressive -83 feet per minute, demonstrating excellent control and stability. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 6 meters off-centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 298 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 5 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot managed to maintain good runway rollout alignment, with the total landing distance being 721 meters, which is 56% of the runway length.
In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the SR22 aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions. The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, both during the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was also impressive, with a total flight distance of 2 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 2 kilograms.
The SR22 aircraft successfully landed at EGPC Wick Airport, achieving a high score of 95.4%. The final approach to runway 31 was conducted from the south east, with a heading of 304.0° at 1 nautical mile and 339 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 81 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 452 meters was also good, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient runway remaining to safely come to a stop.
The touchdown speed of 69 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -83 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.0 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or a minor error in the pilot's alignment.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from 298°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 5 knots, which may have contributed to the slight misalignment of the touchdown.
The total landing distance of 721 meters was 56% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision during the rollout phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with the SR22 aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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