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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,221 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,221 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 338 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KDAB Daytona Beach International Airport took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 07L, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 95 kt. The takeoff distance of 653 meters accounted for 22% of the runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 16 °C, with a wind of 9 kt at 89°, resulting in a 4 kt crosswind and an 8 kt headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from KDAB, it transitioned into an enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 8,012 ft asl in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nm. The climb was initiated from an initial altitude of 1,055 ft asl. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 8,012 ft asl for 16 minutes while covering a distance of 46 nm. The cruise phase was initiated overhead KOMN Ormond Beach Municipal Airport. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, reducing altitude from 7,701 ft asl to 1,908 ft asl in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nm. A brief level cruise phase was initiated 2 miles southwest of Palm Valley, lasting 4 minutes and covering 9 nm.
The final approach to runway 32 at KCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft descending from 1,392 ft agl. However, a go-around was executed at 281 ft agl. The aircraft subsequently landed on runway 32, with a touchdown distance of 337 meters and a touchdown speed of 70 kt. The touchdown rate was -162 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 559 meters, accounting for 46% of the runway length. The aircraft then rolled out on the runway, maintaining perfect alignment. The total flight distance was 163 nm, with a flight time of 67 minutes and a fuel consumption of 12 kg.
The aircraft touched down on runway 32 at KCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition into the landing phase. The threshold speed of 84 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the approach. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 337 m was well within acceptable limits, demonstrating a high level of skill and technique.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 70 kt was slightly above the target, resulting in a touchdown rate of -162 fpm, which was still within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a wind of 3 kt at 224 °, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind component was minimal, with a headwind of 0 kt.
The aircraft's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision during the final stages of the landing. The total landing distance of 559 m was 46% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. Overall, the landing was scored 97.1%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and skill demonstrated by the pilot.
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