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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 1,072 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,072 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 273 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 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, where the aircraft, a Piper Aerostar 600 with the registration NI22PC, took off with a takeoff distance of 325 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 84 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 1 knot from 206 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of West Milford, New Jersey. The climb took the aircraft from an initial altitude of 1,873 feet above sea level to 5,659 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,786 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of the aircraft's ascent to cruising altitude.
The enroute climb was followed by a series of level cruises and descents as the aircraft navigated through the New Jersey airspace. The first level cruise started overhead Haworth, New Jersey, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 5,663 feet above sea level to 5,144 feet above sea level, a decrease of 519 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its journey, with level cruises and descents taking place over various locations, including Leonia, Hoboken, and Highlands, New Jersey. Each of these segments was characterized by a specific altitude change and distance covered. The final level cruise started 1 mile southeast of the R083 New York Static Carrier - Queen Elizabeth, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final descent from 1,324 feet above sea level to 639 feet above sea level, a decrease of 685 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final level cruise took place overhead Sea Bright, New Jersey, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 21 at KBLM Monmouth Executive Airport, flying from the north-east at a heading of 202.0 degrees, 4 nautical miles from the airport, and at an altitude of 487 feet above ground level. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, a threshold speed of 87 knots, and a touchdown distance of 273 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway.
The touchdown speed was 71 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -57 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 2 knots from 280 degrees, resulting in a slight crosswind and no headwind.
The total landing distance was 415 meters, and the total flight distance was 69 nautical miles, taking 28 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 47 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, a Piper Aerostar 600 with the registration NI22PC, successfully landed at KBLM Monmouth Executive Airport on runway 21. The pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the final approach and landing phases. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north east, heading 202.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 487 feet above ground level.
The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The threshold speed of 87 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and speed effectively. The touchdown distance of 273 meters was also good, suggesting that the pilot was able to touch down at a reasonable point along the runway.
The touchdown speed of 71 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -57 feet per minute was excellent, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and touch down smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 30°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 280°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, and the headwind component was zero. These conditions made the landing even more challenging, but the pilot was able to navigate them successfully.
The total landing distance of 415 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and touch down quickly, without compromising safety. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the final approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was also impressive, with a touchdown speed and rate that were within the acceptable range.
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