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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,487 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,487 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 194 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 26 at L00 Rosamond, where the aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 141 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 66 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 26 knots from a direction of 272 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 26 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead L00 Rosamond, Rosamond, California, United States, rising from an altitude of 2,641 feet above sea level to 6,487 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,846 feet in just 5 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 7 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles, starting 3 miles north of 33CA Lloyd's Landing Airport, Rosamond, California, United States.
The final approach to runway 27 at L94 Mountain Valley was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 280.0 degrees at an altitude of 608 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. However, the pilot decided to execute a go-around at an altitude of 127 feet above ground level. The aircraft then successfully landed on runway 27 at L94 Mountain Valley, which had a length of 1,487 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 69 knots, at 69 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, at 193 meters, and the touchdown speed was 54 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -140 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 27 knots from a direction of 300 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 26 knots. The total landing distance was 244 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 19 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 15 minutes, during which the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft, Gabriel Racing, successfully landed at L94 Mountain Valley, achieving an impressive score of 82.3%. The final approach to runway 27 was initiated from the south, heading 280.0° at an altitude of 608 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 54 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 193 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute (fpm) further emphasizes the pilot's skill in executing a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 27 knots from 300°. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 26 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 69 knots, but this did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
The total landing distance of 244 meters was only 16% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft to a precise touchdown point. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach to the runway.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained a very good alignment with the runway, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and direction after touchdown. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 82.3% for the Gabriel Racing aircraft.
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