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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,114 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 446 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Sirius, then departed from runway 25 at EGNT Newcastle Airport. The takeoff distance was 374 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 78 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead EGNT Newcastle Airport. The climb was from an altitude of 987 feet above sea level to 997 feet, an increase of 10 feet in just 1 minute, and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. This phase began 1 mile south of EGNT Newcastle Airport.
The final approach to runway 25 at EGNT Newcastle Airport was made from the north-east, with a heading of 243.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 282 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance. The touchdown speed was 37 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -38 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The total landing distance was 798 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The local weather conditions remained the same throughout the landing phase, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful and controlled operation, with the aircraft performing well throughout the various phases of flight. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed on runway 25 at EGNT Newcastle Airport with an impressive score of 96.8%. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 243.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 282 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 54 knots, which was within the threshold speed requirements. The touchdown distance of 443 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 37 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -38 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and stable touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 798 meters was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. This is a testament to the aircraft's excellent handling and the pilot's skillful execution of the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing of the Sirius aircraft on runway 25 at EGNT Newcastle Airport was a success, with the aircraft meeting or exceeding all the required parameters. The high score of 96.8% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, making this a notable achievement in aviation.
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