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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,132 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 143 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Tecnam P2006T MKII aircraft departed from runway 30 at LIPE Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, taking off with a distance of 283 meters, which is 13% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 72 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 260 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
After departing the airport, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile south of Calderara di Reno. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,143 feet above sea level to 4,760 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,617 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 7 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles, starting 1 mile south of Sala Bolognese.
The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 4,694 feet above sea level to 9,537 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,843 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This climb took place overhead Malalbergo. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, starting 1 mile southwest of LIPF Ferrara Airfield.
The aircraft then began its descent, starting overhead Malalbergo and descending from 9,138 feet above sea level to 4,186 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,952 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, lasting 4 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles, starting 1 mile east of LIGC Campo di Volo Creva Air Club.
The aircraft then began another descent, starting 1 mile east of Nonantola and descending from 3,799 feet above sea level to 2,575 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,224 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, lasting 4 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles, starting overhead Riolo.
The final approach to runway 12 at LIPE Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport was made from the west, heading 115.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,237 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 12, which has a length of 2,132 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 70 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 141 meters, and the touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -148 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.1 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 260 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots.
The total landing distance was 376 meters, which is 18% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 61 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 41 minutes. The aircraft used 22 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Tecnam P2006T MKII aircraft successfully landed at LIPE Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 12 was executed from the west, with the aircraft heading 115.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,237 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for touchdown. The threshold speed of 70 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft's descent. The touchdown distance of 141 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had managed to slow the aircraft down effectively.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 64 knots, which was within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown rate of -148 feet per minute was smooth, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft's descent and had avoided any sudden or jarring movements.
However, there was a slight deviation from the centerline, with the aircraft touching down 3.1 meters off-center. This may have been due to a slight misalignment of the aircraft's approach path or a minor error in the pilot's control inputs.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 260°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 3 knots. These conditions were favorable for a safe landing, and the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through them was a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 376 meters was only 18% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had managed to slow the aircraft down quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft's movement after touchdown and had avoided any deviations from the centerline.
Overall, the landing of the Tecnam P2006T MKII at LIPE Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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