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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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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,240 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,240 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 162 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 36 at RPVO Ormoc Airport, a Cessna 152 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 426 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 74 knots, a smooth and efficient start to the flight.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 36. The distance covered during this phase was less than 1 nautical mile in just 18 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg also showcased the pilot's expertise, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds.
The pattern continued with a downwind turn, where the aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 64.6 degrees to the runway. This was followed by a downwind leg, which spanned 2 nautical miles in 65 seconds. The base leg turn then took place, with the aircraft covering 1 nautical mile at an angle of 49.1 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds.
The final turn was the shortest, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 36, heading 3.0 degrees at an altitude of 150 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 40 knots and a distance of 160 meters. The touchdown rate was an impressive -61 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 295 meters, accounting for just 24% of the runway length.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control throughout the entire flight. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in just 5 minutes. The aircraft used a mere 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, a testament to its efficiency.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at RPVO Ormoc Airport, achieving a high score of 99.2%. The final approach to runway 36 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 3.0° at 0 nm and an altitude of 150 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent 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. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 57 knots, suggesting that the pilot may have been slightly cautious during the approach. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 160 meters, and the touchdown speed of 40 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -61 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the occupants. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot had excellent control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot, and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance of 295 meters was only 24% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and safely after touchdown.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had excellent control and precision during the rollout phase of the landing. Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a safe and controlled landing, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing phases.
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