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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 535 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 535 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 251 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Sutton on Rogue Airport, the P-750 XSTOL aircraft initiated its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 83 kt. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of 327 m, utilizing 61% of the available runway. Local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 18 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 0 °.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 1,517 ft above sea level to 1,452 ft, a net increase of 66 ft over a period of 1 minute. This climb phase covered a distance of 2 nm, positioning the aircraft for its final approach to runway 08 at Sutton on Rogue Airport. The aircraft's heading during the final approach was 89.0 °, with an altitude of 191 ft above ground level.
The P-750 XSTOL successfully landed on runway 08, utilizing 79% of the available 535 m runway. The touchdown speed of 68 kt was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -473 fpm was slightly higher than optimal. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment remained consistent throughout the landing phase. The total landing distance of 422 m was slightly longer than expected, but the aircraft's performance was otherwise satisfactory. The total flight distance was 3 nm, and the aircraft consumed 5 kg of fuel during the 2-minute flight.
The final approach to runway 08 at 0OR8 Sutton on Rogue Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 89.0° at 0 nm and 191 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and threshold speed of 77 kt, indicating a well-controlled descent. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 68 kt, which was within the acceptable range, but the touchdown rate was somewhat hard at -473 fpm.
The touchdown point was located very far down the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available 535 m length. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 18 °C and no wind, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The total landing distance of 422 m was 79% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The overall performance of the landing was excellent, with a score of 95.2%. The combination of a good approach, controlled touchdown, and precise rollout resulted in a safe and efficient landing.
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