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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.
Side view — the last 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 220 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, where the PC21 aircraft took off after covering 52% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 636 meters, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 120 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 165 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and an 8-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead EXGB Florstadt Airport, located in Florstadt, Hessen, Germany. The climb began at an altitude of 1,592 feet above sea level and reached a height of 2,555 feet above sea level, an increase of 963 feet in just 1 minute. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nautical miles. This phase began 1 mile south east of Altenstadt, Hessen, Germany.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, approaching from the north at a heading of 151.0 degrees and at an altitude of 584 feet above ground level, 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 94 knots and a touchdown distance of 217 meters, which was 52% of the runway's length. The touchdown rate was -153 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 163 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and an 8-knot headwind.
The total landing distance was 640 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 16 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used 26 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as PC21, successfully landed at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing technique. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 151.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 584 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was likely conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures, taking into account the local weather conditions and the characteristics of the aircraft.
The landing was executed on runway 18, which has a length of 1,230 meters. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a safe altitude above the runway threshold. The threshold speed, which is the speed at which the aircraft touches down on the runway, was also good at 99 knots. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a consistent and controlled descent rate.
The touchdown distance, which is the distance between the point where the aircraft touches down on the runway and the point where it comes to a stop, was good at 217 meters. This is a relatively short distance, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and bring it to a stop quickly and safely. The touchdown speed, which is the speed at which the aircraft touches down on the runway, was also good at 94 knots. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a consistent and controlled descent rate.
The touchdown rate, which is the rate at which the aircraft descends onto the runway, was good at -153 feet per minute (fpm). This is a relatively low rate, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment, which refers to the alignment of the aircraft with the runway at the point of touchdown, was very good. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a consistent and controlled approach, and that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway at the point of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 6°C and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 163°. The crosswind component, which is the component of the wind that is perpendicular to the runway, was 2 knots, while the headwind component, which is the component of the wind that is parallel to the runway, was 8 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe and successful landing.
The total landing distance, which is the distance between the point where the aircraft touches down on the runway and the point where it comes to a stop, was 640 meters. This is equivalent to 52% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and safely. The runway rollout alignment, which refers to the alignment of the aircraft with the runway during the rollout phase, was very good. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a consistent and controlled rollout, and that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during this phase.
Overall, the landing of the PC21 aircraft at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was a success, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing technique. The pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe and successful landing, despite the challenging wind conditions.
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