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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 618 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 618 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 143 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Excellent job on achieving a landing score of 97.9%! Your approach phase may have had a descent path below the glideslope limit and speed below target, but it's crucial to prioritize safety and avoid stalling. Keep an eye on your descents in the future to ensure a smoother approach.
In the landing phase, your skill truly shone through with good threshold height and a perfect landing flare. Your touchdown phase was equally impressive, with a smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed. Landing inside the touchdown zone and maintaining a position just 2.2 meters from the centerline is a fantastic accomplishment.
Lastly, your rollout phase was superb with excellent runway alignment. Keep up the great work and continue to focus on perfecting each phase of the landing process. Your dedication to improvement and attention to detail will only propel you further in your flying career. Well done!
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