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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 401 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 401 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 30 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 33 at UPAF Slavuta Airport. The takeoff distance was 246 meters, which accounted for 61% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 52 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 341°.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 33, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 21 seconds, covering a similar distance. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle of 56.9° to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 50 seconds.
The pattern base leg turn was the longest segment, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles and an angle of 36.8° to the runway. The final approach to runway 33 was made from the southeast, with a heading of 334.0° at 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 192 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with good threshold height, and the threshold speed of 49 knots was well below the target speed, requiring caution to avoid stalling.
The touchdown distance was 28 meters, and the touchdown speed was 50 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was firm at -344 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 341°. The crosswind was negligible, and the headwind was 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 196 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 11 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at UPAF Slavuta Airport, achieving a high score of 95.7%. The final approach to runway 33 was conducted from the south east, with a heading of 334.0° at 1 nautical mile and 192 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a distance of 28 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and avoided stalling the aircraft. The touchdown rate of -344 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but not excessive, suggesting that the pilot had managed the descent effectively.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained the correct heading and alignment with the runway. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is properly positioned for a safe and controlled rollout.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 341°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, which further contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 196 meters was 49% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had managed the descent and touchdown effectively, minimizing the amount of runway required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the final approach and touchdown. The high score of 95.7% reflects the quality of the landing and the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft effectively in a variety of conditions.
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