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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,059 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 294 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on your aircraft landing with a score of 90.4%! Your overall performance was impressive, with specific areas that stood out in each phase of the landing.
During the Approach Phase, your descent path was slightly below the glideslope limit, but it's important to remember that maintaining a stable descent profile is crucial for a smooth landing. Additionally, your speed was a little below the target, so focusing on maintaining the appropriate speed throughout the approach will help improve your overall performance.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you executed a good threshold height and a perfect landing flare. These are essential components of a successful landing, and your attention to detail in these areas did not go unnoticed.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent, with your speed on target and touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone. These are all key factors in achieving a smooth and controlled touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 16.0 m from the centerline shows your precision in landing within the designated area.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was slightly off at 19.1 m from the centerline. It’s important to maintain accurate runway alignment for a safe and efficient rollout.
Overall, your performance in each phase of the landing was commendable, with strong points in areas such as touchdown rate and threshold height. Keep up the great work and continue to focus on refining your skills in maintaining a stable descent path, speed control, and runway alignment. With dedication and practice, you can further improve your aircraft landing technique and achieve even higher scores. Well done!
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