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Departure
Rotate as soon as the aircraft reaches 56 kt rather than letting speed build further.
What happened: You rotated late, lifting off at 82 kt against a 56 kt target, and the climb speed carried fast at 96 kt. A late rotation like this usually leaves the climb speed running fast behind it.
Watch for: Watch airspeed against the 56 kt rotation target.
Arrival
Add power sooner on final to hold 61 kt by the stabilisation gate, not just at the threshold.
What happened: The approach was slow at the stabilisation gate, and the aircraft carried that deficit all the way to the threshold, still 23 kt below VREF; arriving that slow usually leaves little energy to cushion the flare, as it did here with a touchdown rate of 156 fpm.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 61 kt at the threshold
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 14 stages, 14 scored
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: glideslope 5.2° against the runway's 3°, centreline 3.2° off, against a 1° limit and speed 5 kt SLOW on the reference speed of 61 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,079 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 122 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cibao International Airport, the Cessna 152 began its takeoff roll on runway 11, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 82 kt in 1,022 meters, which was 39% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local weather environment, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt.
As the aircraft climbed east of the airport, it quickly gained altitude, rising from 1,029 ft to 1,394 ft in less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The climb was followed by a series of enroute descents and climbs, with the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of 4,732 ft during a climb from 796 ft to 4,732 ft in 5 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off for a 3-minute cruise at 4,732 ft, before beginning a descent to 2,040 ft in 3 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 08 at Gregorio Luperon International Airport was made from the southwest, with the aircraft touching down smoothly at a speed of 29 kt and a touchdown distance of 120 meters.
The landing was characterized by a smooth touchdown rate of -112 fpm and perfect runway alignment. The total flight distance was 30 nautical miles, taking 19 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 5 kg of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt. The flight was completed without incident, with the aircraft performing well within its performance capabilities.
The final approach to runway 08 at MDPP Gregorio Luperon International Airport from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 66.0° at 0 nm and 189 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 38 kt, which was well below the target speed to avoid stalling. The aircraft touched down smoothly at a distance of 120 m, with a touchdown speed of 29 kt, indicating a well-controlled descent.
The touchdown characteristics were noteworthy, with a smooth touchdown rate of -112 fpm, demonstrating a high degree of pilot skill and control. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 0 kt and 1 kt respectively, further facilitating a smooth touchdown.
The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a score of 94.5%. The aircraft's ability to maintain a stable approach and touchdown smoothly, despite the challenging conditions, was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. The landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft came to a stop quickly and smoothly, demonstrating a high degree of proficiency.
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