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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: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope, off the centreline and speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,337 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,337 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 280 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 20 at KMGY Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 628 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots, a smooth and efficient start to the flight.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 269 degrees. The crosswind was minimal, with a headwind of 0 knots. The enroute climb started overhead Springboro, Ohio, where the aircraft ascended from 1,852 feet above sea level to 3,028 feet, a gain of 1,175 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
After reaching the desired altitude, the enroute descent began 1 mile west of Springboro. The aircraft descended from 3,291 feet to 1,892 feet, a decrease of 1,399 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This smooth descent allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady pace and conserve fuel.
The final approach to runway 19 at I68 Lebanon-Warren Co was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 183.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 984 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 19, which had a length of 1,337 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 77 knots.
The touchdown distance was 280 meters, and the touchdown speed was 60 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute, indicating a gentle and controlled landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind of 1 knot at 269 degrees. The crosswind was still minimal, with a headwind of 0 knots. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight, a relatively efficient performance considering the flight conditions.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at I68 Lebanon-Warren Co, achieving a score of 95.5%. The aircraft's final approach to runway 19 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 183.0° at 1 nautical mile and 984 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, suggesting that the pilot maintained a suitable altitude before touchdown. The threshold speed of 77 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown distance of 280 meters was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing.
The touchdown speed of 60 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -120 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 meters from the centerline, which may be a minor concern for the pilot to address in future landings.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind of 0 knots, making the landing conditions relatively calm and straightforward. Overall, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza's landing at I68 Lebanon-Warren Co was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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