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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Improve the takeoff
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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,901 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,055 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cockspur PH100, then departed from runway 24 at the KGUP Gallup Municipal Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,950 feet, which is 40% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 111 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 18 knots from a direction of 269°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 17 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 2 miles west of the KGUP Gallup Municipal Airport, rising from an altitude of 7,538 feet above sea level to 11,944 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,406 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 10 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 11 miles northeast of Houck, Arizona, and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 36 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 17 miles west of Sanders, Arizona, descending from 11,421 feet above sea level to 6,972 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,449 feet in 3 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, this time starting 5 miles northeast of Sun Valley, Arizona, and lasting for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 21 at P14 Holbrook Municipal Airport was made from the northeast, heading 224.0° at an altitude of 939 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on runway 21, which has a length of 5,901 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 101 knots. The touchdown point was 648 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 91 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -70 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 10 feet from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 65°F and a wind speed of 21 knots from a direction of 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 16 knots and a headwind of 13 knots. The total landing distance was 3,584 feet, which is 61% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The flight ended with taxiing to the parking area from the runway, which took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 75 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 27 minutes. The aircraft used 413 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Cockspur PH100, successfully landed at P14 Holbrook Mun, achieving a score of 94.8%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 224.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 939 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft then landed on runway 21, which has a length of 5,901 feet.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 101 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach. The touchdown point was 648 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly further than ideal but still within a safe margin.
The touchdown speed of 91 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed before touching down. The touchdown rate of -70 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 10 feet off the centreline. This may be due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 65°F and winds of 21 knots at 269°. This resulted in a crosswind of 16 knots and a headwind of 13 knots, which the pilot successfully managed during the approach.
The total landing distance of 3,584 feet was 61% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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