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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Improve the takeoff
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.
Side view — the last 5,327 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,327 ft of the 13,490 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,869 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took 18 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cockspur PH100, then departed from runway 35 at KELK Elk City Regional Business Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,582 feet, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 113 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 56°F and winds of 6 knots at 229°. The crosswind was 5 knots, while the tailwind was 4 knots. After departing from KELK, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile north of the airport and climbing from 3,085 feet above sea level to 4,442 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,357 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 4 miles northwest of KELK and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 40 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another enroute climb, this time starting 2 miles south of Wheeler, Texas, and climbing from 4,454 feet above sea level to 5,344 feet above sea level, an increase of 891 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise resumed 7 miles southwest of Wheeler and lasted for 12 minutes, covering a distance of 56 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, starting 7 miles west of Stamps Field Panhandle, Texas, and descending from 5,332 feet above sea level to 4,572 feet above sea level, a decrease of 760 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 22 at KAMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport was made from the northeast, heading 227.0° at 4 nautical miles and 958 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 22 was successful, with a touchdown point 1,453 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 89 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -46 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 52°F and winds of 6 knots at 260°. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 5,011 feet, which accounted for 37% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 119 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 34 minutes. The aircraft used 666 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The PH100 aircraft successfully landed at KAMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing maneuver. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 227.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 958 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the good threshold height and the fact that the threshold speed was well above the target at 110 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed admirably, touching down at a speed of 89 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -46 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was spot on, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately align the aircraft with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 52°F and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 260°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing. The total landing distance of 5,011 feet was 37% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing roll and was able to bring it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner. Overall, this landing performance demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency on the part of the pilot, with a score of 92.2% indicating an exceptional level of achievement.
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