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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 1,260 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,260 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 380 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was conducted in a P-750 XSTOL aircraft, departing from runway 22 at YTRE Taree Airport. The takeoff roll was 467 meters long, which accounted for 34% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 94 knots, with a local temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and wind conditions of 15 knots at 60 degrees. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the tailwind was 14 knots.
After departing from Taree, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile southwest of the airport and reaching an altitude of 1,403 feet above sea level. This climb was achieved in less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 2 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its journey, initiating another climb 2 miles southeast of Taree. This climb took the aircraft from 1,796 feet to 4,668 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,872 feet in 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 33 minutes and covering 81 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting overhead Gwandalan and descending from 4,660 feet to 2,456 feet above sea level. This descent took 2 minutes and covered 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 23 minutes and covering 54 nautical miles.
The final descent began overhead Wattle Grove, with the aircraft descending from 2,577 feet to 214 feet above sea level. This descent took 3 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then initiated its final approach to runway 29C at YSBK Sydney Bankstown Airport, approaching from the southeast.
The landing was conducted with a threshold speed of 72 knots, which was slightly below the target speed. The touchdown distance was 379 meters, and the touchdown speed was 58 knots. The touchdown rate was also good, at -173 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 meters from the centerline.
The total landing distance was 693 meters, accounting for 55% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned, by 13.6 meters from the centerline. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 151 nautical miles, taking 74 minutes and using 157 kilograms of fuel.
The P-750 XSTOL aircraft successfully landed at Sydney Bankstown Airport, achieving a score of 94.9%. The final approach to runway 29C was initiated from the south east, heading 305.0° at an altitude of 183 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 58 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 379 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -173 feet per minute (fpm) was good, suggesting that the aircraft's rate of descent was well-managed.
However, there were some minor deviations from the ideal landing performance. The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 72 knots, which may indicate a slightly steeper descent than intended. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the aircraft's approach path.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a wind speed of 21 knots from a direction of 43°. This resulted in a crosswind component of 21 knots and a tailwind component of 4 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the aircraft's landing performance was satisfactory.
The total landing distance of 693 meters was 55% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 13.6 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the aircraft's braking and alignment during the rollout phase.
Overall, the P-750 XSTOL aircraft demonstrated a good landing performance at Sydney Bankstown Airport, with some minor deviations from the ideal performance. With some adjustments to the approach path and rollout alignment, the aircraft can achieve even better landing scores in the future.
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