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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 275 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 KSGJ Northeast Florida Regional Airport took less than a minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 13, utilizing 41% of the 1,767-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 98 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 16°C, with a wind of 9 knots from 178°, resulting in a 7-knot crosswind and a 6-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 1,716 feet above sea level in less than a minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. The climb phase was followed by a 12-minute enroute level cruise, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 28 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 32 at KCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 1,179 feet above ground level to 175 feet above ground level before executing a go-around. The aircraft then successfully landed on runway 32, utilizing 48% of the 1,220-meter runway, with a touchdown distance of 270 meters and a touchdown speed of 74 knots.
The landing was characterized by a fair touchdown rate of -254 feet per minute and a very good runway touchdown alignment. The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 15°C, with a wind of 14 knots from 183°, resulting in a 10-knot crosswind and a 9-knot tailwind. The total landing distance was 589 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 103 nautical miles, with a flight time of 43 minutes and a fuel consumption of 12 kilograms.
The aircraft touched down on runway 32 at KCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport with a very good runway touchdown alignment, indicating precise control and adherence to the centreline. The threshold height was satisfactory, allowing for a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. However, the threshold speed of 82 kt was significantly above the target, suggesting a slightly aggressive approach.
The touchdown characteristics were notable, with a touchdown speed of 74 kt being faster than desired. This resulted in a touchdown rate of -254 fpm, which was fair but not ideal. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 270 m was good, indicating a well-executed flare. The aircraft's ability to maintain centreline alignment during the rollout phase was impressive, with perfect alignment observed.
The overall performance of the landing was excellent, with a score of 99.0% reflecting the high standard achieved. The total landing distance of 589 m, which accounted for 48% of the runway length, was reasonable given the wind conditions. The local weather, with a temperature of 15 °C and wind at 14 kt from 183 °, presented a moderate challenge, but the pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were sufficient to overcome it.
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