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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,483 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 597 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing sequence from the parking area to the runway at Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport, which took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Once at the runway, the aircraft took off from runway 21, covering a takeoff distance of 562 meters, which accounts for 23% of the runway's total length. At a liftoff speed of 138 knots, the aircraft successfully lifted off.
The local weather conditions during takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and winds blowing at 9 knots from a direction of 210 degrees, resulting in a 9-knot headwind and no crosswind. The enroute climb phase began upon leaving the airport, where the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,408 feet above sea level to 13,192 feet, a vertical increase of 11,784 feet in just 5 minutes, while covering a horizontal distance of 11 nautical miles.
Upon reaching an altitude of 13,192 feet, the aircraft entered the level cruise phase, which started 3 miles northeast of Seebach and endured for 2 minutes, during which it covered 8 nautical miles. However, the enroute descent phase was soon initiated 2 miles southwest of Enzkloesterle, where the aircraft plummeted from a height of 12,844 feet to 5,307 feet, a net decrease of 7,538 feet in 7 minutes and covering 21 nautical miles.
Another enroute level cruise phase was triggered overhead Karlsruhe-Forchheim Airport, which lasted 2 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles. The subsequent descent phase started 1 mile south of Au am Rhein and spanned 3 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 4,317 feet to 1,685 feet, a descent of 2,632 feet. This phase of the flight also covered a horizontal distance of 6 nautical miles.
As the aircraft neared the end of its journey, it prepared for its final approach to runway 21 at Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport from the north-east, flying at an altitude of 1,270 feet and a heading of 212.0°, while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles from the airport.
The aircraft landed smoothly on runway 21, which measures 2,483 meters in length, with a threshold speed that was perfectly calibrated at 120 knots. Although the touchdown point lay 176 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a slight speed of 115 knots, the landing rate was impressively smooth at -126 feet per minute. However, it was noticed that the final approach was slightly misaligned by 6.1 meters from the centerline of the runway.
During landing, the local weather was characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and winds blowing at 7 knots from a direction of 220 degrees, resulting in a 7-knot headwind and a minimal 1-knot crosswind.
The total flight distance covered was 59 nautical miles, taking approximately 26 minutes to complete. An impressive 310 kilograms of fuel were consumed during the journey, making the flight a technically sound and relatively fuel-efficient one.
Aircraft C750 successfully completed a landing at Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (EDSB) with a high level of proficiency. The pilot exhibited excellent control during the final approach phase, guiding the aircraft towards runway 21 with precision. With a heading of 212.0° at an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level (AGL) and at a distance of 4 nautical miles, the aircraft was well-positioned for a safe and controlled landing.
The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which ensured a smooth transition into the landing phase. The pilot also adhered to the recommended threshold speed of 120 knots, which is a crucial factor in ensuring a safe landing. However, the touchdown speed of 115 knots was found to be a little fast, indicating that the pilot may have required an additional 5 knots of airspeed to achieve a more optimal descent rate.
Despite the minor issue with touchdown speed, the landing rate was smooth at -126 feet per minute (fpm), which is an excellent result. This demonstrates the pilot's ability to control the rate of descent and maintain a stable approach. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.1 meters to the centerline, which could potentially pose some risks during taxiing or other operational phases.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a gentle headwind of 7 knots at a bearing of 220°. The resultant crosswind was minimal, at only 1 knot, which further contributed to a stable and controlled approach. Overall, aircraft C750 performed well, and with some minor adjustments to airspeed and control, the pilot can continue to demonstrate exceptional flying skills.
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