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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 202 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, departing from runway 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The takeoff roll began at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, and the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 51 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 33°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 239°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead West Milford, New Jersey. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,247 feet above sea level to 1,755 feet above sea level, an increase of 509 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. This phase began 1 mile southeast of West Milford.
The final approach to runway 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake was conducted from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 218.0° at an altitude of 380 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 44 knots. The touchdown distance was good, covering a distance of 200 meters, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -139 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 32°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 237°. The total landing distance was 328 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway length. The aircraft used a total of 2 kilograms of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 5 nautical miles and took a total of 7 minutes to complete.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, achieving a score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-east, heading 218.0° at 1 nm and 380 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 24, which has a length of 1,053 meters. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 53 kt, which may indicate a slight delay in the landing process.
The touchdown distance of 200 meters was good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision throughout the landing. The touchdown speed of 44 kt was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -139 fpm was smooth, suggesting a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a precise alignment with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 32°C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 237°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing process even smoother.
The total landing distance of 328 meters was 31% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot maintained control and precision throughout the landing, and that the aircraft was well-handled. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and alignment with the runway even after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating precision, control, and good decision-making skills. The score of 97.8% reflects the high level of proficiency and skill displayed by the pilot during the landing.
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