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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,053 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,053 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 109 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 24 at 4N1 Greenwood Lake. The aircraft, a DR400, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 69 kt, covering a distance of 365 m, which was 35% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 17 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 0 °, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
After takeoff, the pilot entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft in a circular path around the airport. The entry into the pattern was smooth, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 46 seconds. The pilot then executed a left-hand pattern crosswind turn, which was completed in less than 1 nm in 19 seconds. The downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nm, and took 66 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was also a 45-degree angle to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nm.
As the aircraft approached the runway, the pilot initiated a final approach from the north-east, heading 227.0 ° at 0 nm and 265 ft above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 49 kt and a distance of 105 m, which was 17% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -144 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 183 m, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The pilot's performance was impressive, considering the favorable weather conditions. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight took 7 minutes to complete, using 2 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and adherence to standard procedures.
The DR400 aircraft successfully landed at 4N1 Greenwood Lake, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 227.0° at an altitude of 265 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold speed, reaching 57 knots, and a smooth touchdown rate of -144 feet per minute (fpm). The touchdown distance of 105 meters was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 49 knots was satisfactory, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise control and navigation.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 360°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging-free. The total landing distance of 183 meters was only 17% of the runway length, demonstrating excellent control and braking performance.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and alignment throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent handling and control characteristics. The high score of 98.4% reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating the DR400 aircraft to a safe and successful landing.
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