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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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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 501 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 501 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 232 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 17 at LEST Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. The takeoff distance was 323 meters, which accounted for 11% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 53 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 10°C temperature and a wind speed of 16 knots at 210 degrees. The crosswind component was 11 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots. The enroute climb started overhead the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,831 feet above sea level to 3,190 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,360 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile northwest of Touro, Galicia, Spain, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another climb 7 miles north of Lalin, Galicia, Spain, ascending from 3,174 feet above sea level to 4,180 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,006 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 4 miles north of Rodeiro, Galicia, Spain, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another climb 2 miles northwest of LENF Aeródromo Das Lamas Monforte De Lemos, Galicia, Spain, ascending from 4,659 feet above sea level to 12,053 feet above sea level, an increase of 7,394 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 37 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began again 7 miles south of Puente de Domingo Florez, Castilla y Leon, Spain, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent 4 miles northeast of LEPL Rosinos de la Requejada Airport Palacios de Sanabria, Castilla y Leon, Spain, descending from 12,173 feet above sea level to 7,176 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,997 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 44 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 3 miles northwest of Canizo, Castilla y Leon, Spain, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another descent 1 mile east of Tiedra, Castilla y Leon, Spain, descending from 6,630 feet above sea level to 4,889 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,741 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began again 4 miles south of Torrelobaton, Castilla y Leon, Spain, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its final descent overhead LETC Matilla De Los Caños Airfield, Valladolid, Castilla y Leon, Spain, descending from 4,208 feet above sea level to 2,595 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,613 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25 at LETC Matilla De Los Caños Airfield was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 247.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 290 feet
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LETC Matilla De Los Caños Airfield, achieving a score of 94.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 247.0° at 1 nm and 290 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 25.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 68 kn was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a safe and controlled approach speed. The touchdown distance of 231 m was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient runway remaining for a safe stop.
However, the touchdown speed of 57 kn was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -97 fpm was excellent, indicating that the aircraft had a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in aligning the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 3 °C and a wind speed of 5 kn from 209°. The crosswind component was 3 kn, while the headwind component was 4 kn. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft's performance and the pilot's skills were sufficient to overcome them.
The total landing distance of 429 m was 86% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient runway remaining for a safe stop. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and alignment of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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