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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,361 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,211 ft 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 23 at Kurumoch International Airport, UWWW. The Beechcraft Duke aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,581 feet, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 106 knots, indicating a smooth and efficient takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 24 °F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 249 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The pilot successfully navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern, entering the circuit from runway 23 in less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds.
The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in an impressive 17 seconds, showcasing the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a heading of 118.5 degrees.
The downwind leg of the pattern was flown for 1 nautical mile in 76 seconds, providing the pilot with a clear view of the runway and the necessary time to configure the aircraft for landing. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with a heading of 243.0 degrees at an altitude of 71 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 23 was executed with precision, with the threshold speed being well above the target at 106 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,206 feet, and the touchdown speed was 85 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was perfect at -46 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centreline, the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 2,218 feet, accounting for 27% of the runway. The aircraft used 48 pounds of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a total distance of 3 nautical miles and took 6 minutes to complete.
The Beechcraft Duke successfully landed at UWWW Kurumoch International Airport, achieving a score of 98.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 243.0° at an altitude of 71 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 23, which has a length of 8,361 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 106 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to flare the aircraft slightly earlier than expected.
The touchdown distance of 1,206 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 85 knots was also good. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was a perfect -46 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and maintain a stable descent rate, which is critical for a safe landing.
Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centreline, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth rollout. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 23°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 250°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 3 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 2,218 feet was 27% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot was able to execute a smooth and controlled landing, and the aircraft was able to stop quickly and safely after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth and stable rollout. Overall, the Beechcraft Duke's landing at UWWW Kurumoch International Airport was a success, with a score of 98.9% and a smooth and controlled touchdown.
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