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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 610 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 610 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 183 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk departed from EDLH Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield, taking off from runway 24. The takeoff distance was 516 meters, which covered 85% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 81 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 11°C, with a 12 knot wind coming from 239°. There was no crosswind, with a headwind of 12 knots.
Enroute, the level cruise started overhead Hamm in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The landing was back at EDLH Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield, on runway 24. The runway length was 610 meters, with a threshold height of 22 feet above ground level. The speed at the threshold was 60 knots. The touchdown occurred 182 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 53 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -134 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 10°C, with a 10 knot wind coming from 239°. There was no crosswind, with a headwind of 9 knots.
The total landing distance was 448 meters, which accounted for 73% of the runway length.
Overall, the total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, taking 7 minutes to complete. The flight used 2 kilograms of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 95.8% indicates a high level of proficiency and competency during the landing process. Although there were some areas of improvement, particularly in the heading alignment during the Approach Phase and the bank angle stability during the Landing Phase, there were several strong points that contributed to the overall successful landing.
During the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment demonstrates good control and awareness of the descent path, which is essential for a smooth and timely landing. Additionally, the slightly below target speed indicates a cautious approach, which is preferable to landing at a high speed. However, the poor heading alignment suggests a need for improvement in maintaining the correct direction during approach.
In the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and perfect landing flare show a good sense of timing and precision in executing the final descent and touchdown. However, the poor landing heading and bank angle stability indicate a need for better control and alignment during the actual landing process. Maintaining a steady heading and stable bank angle is crucial for a safe and controlled touchdown.
The Touchdown Phase highlights some positive aspects, such as a smooth touchdown rate and a touchdown distance within the designated zone. Additionally, the landing speed slightly above target suggests a confident and assertive approach to the landing. However, the deviation from the centreline in both the touchdown position and runway alignment indicates a need for more precise control and alignment during the touchdown.
Overall, while there were areas that could be improved upon, the aircraft landing score of 95.8% reflects a strong performance with many positive elements. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot can further enhance their skills and achieve even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the good work and focus on refining the areas that need improvement to become an even more proficient and skilled pilot.
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