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Departure
Ease back pressure in smoothly as you approach 71 kt, holding a steady rotation rate rather than snatching the controls.
What happened: On the takeoff roll the aircraft bounced before becoming fully airborne.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: a smooth, continuous pitch-up through liftoff with no secondary bounce.
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Arrival
Fly the flare as one continuous check of the sink rate from 31 ft, holding back pressure steadily rather than adjusting pitch piecemeal.
What happened: The flare drifted away from its intended profile rather than tracking it smoothly from 31 ft down to touchdown.
Watch for: Watch radio altitude and VSI through the flare, aiming to arrest the sink smoothly from 31 ft to touchdown.
See Arrival Landing
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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. 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 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 536 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The aircraft, AA-5B (N20367), began its journey with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The takeoff distance covered 223 meters, which accounted for only 12% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was recorded as 63 knots.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The subsequent crosswind correction from the right-hand pattern took 18 seconds to complete, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile.
After the crosswind correction, the aircraft started the downwind turn, which required 1 nautical mile in distance and an angle of 45 degrees with the runway, ultimately reaching an angle of 68.8 degrees. Following the downwind turn, the aircraft covered 2 nautical miles in 72 seconds along the downwind leg.
Continuing the pattern, the base leg turn was initiated, where the aircraft had to cover 1 nautical mile at an angle of 45 degrees with the runway, finally reaching an angle of 35.1 degrees. Next, the aircraft navigated the base leg, completing the distance in less than 1 nautical mile in just 16 seconds.
As the aircraft entered the final turn, it accomplished the distance in less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. With a final approach heading of 231.0 degrees from the north-east, at an altitude of 361 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway, the AA-5B began its final descent.
The aircraft landed successfully on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, which had a runway length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown speed was recorded as 37 knots, and the touchdown point was 92 meters beyond the touchdown zone. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was described as perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing had a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 2 kt.
In conclusion, the total flight distance was approximately 7 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 5 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 2 kg. Overall, the flight demonstrated excellent control and precision throughout its journey.
The aircraft, identified as AA-5B (N20367), successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving an exceptional score of 98.3%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading towards runway 23, which is a significant milestone requiring precise navigation skills. At an altitude of 361 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the threshold, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and stability, highlighting the pilot's skill in managing speed and altitude during the final approach phase.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a position 92 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal landing site. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 37 knots was well within the acceptable range, showcasing the pilot's expertise in maintaining a stable descent rate. Moreover, the touchdown rate of -60 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and descent during the landing phase.
A review of the aircraft's performance reveals that the threshold speed, which is the speed at which the aircraft crosses the threshold of the runway, was 75 knots. This speed was likely maintained throughout the approach phase, allowing the aircraft to land smoothly and efficiently. The local weather conditions at the time of landing, including a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°, contributed to a relatively smooth and stable landing environment.
The runway length at EGPE Inverness Airport is 1,814 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to land safely. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the point of touchdown. The crosswind, headwind, and tailwind components were measured at 1 knot, 2 knots, and 0 knots, respectively, suggesting a calm and stable wind environment that did not pose significant challenges to the landing operation. Overall, the pilots demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the landing phase, ultimately achieving a successful landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.
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