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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.
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.
The 388 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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, utilizing the Carenado T-34 Bravo aircraft. The takeoff distance required was 1,294 meters, which accounted for 71% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 85 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331 degrees.
Following takeoff, the pilot entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft in a circular path around the airport. The entry into the pattern was swift, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 20 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, with the aircraft completing the maneuver in under 17 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the downwind leg, where the aircraft flew at an angle of 57.2 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the base leg, the pilot initiated a turn, aligning the aircraft with the runway at an angle of 40.8 degrees. The base leg itself was short, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 25 seconds. The final turn was also executed smoothly, with the aircraft completing the maneuver in under 23 seconds.
The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 48.0 degrees and an altitude of 251 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 54 knots. The touchdown distance was 387 meters, which was a good indication of the pilot's skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 226 degrees. The crosswind component was negligible, but the aircraft did experience a tailwind of 3 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop in a remarkably short distance, with the total landing distance being 719 meters, or 40% of the runway length.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -16 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 05 was initiated from the south west, with a heading of 48.0° at 1 nautical mile and 251 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on the runway.
The landing itself was executed flawlessly, with a threshold speed of 71 knots, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 387 meters was also impressive, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 54 knots was equally good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -68 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, signifying a gentle and stable touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 226°. The crosswind was negligible, and the tailwind of 3 knots actually assisted the aircraft during the landing. The total landing distance of 719 meters, which accounts for only 40% of the runway length, further highlights the pilot's exceptional skills.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing demonstrates the Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise in executing a smooth and controlled landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.
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