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Apply small rudder corrections against a point at the far end of the runway to hold the centreline during the roll.
What happened: The aircraft tracked 7.2 m off the runway centreline during the ground roll, and flights with this pattern usually carry extra bank, around 2.1°, into the first climb.
Watch for: Heading indicator: wings level, tracking the runway centreline
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,606 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 381 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cibao International Airport, the Cessna Skyhawk began its takeoff roll on runway 29, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 69 kt in a distance of 522 m, which accounted for 20% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local weather environment, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from a direction of 270 °.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it maintained a steady pace, completing the downwind turn in a distance of 2 nm and an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 5 nm in 140 seconds, allowing the pilot to assess the aircraft's performance and adjust the approach as necessary. The base leg turn was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The final approach was initiated from a heading of 284.0 °, with the aircraft descending to an altitude of 481 ft above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold.
The Cessna Skyhawk touched down on runway 29 with a touchdown speed of 44 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 379 m was also satisfactory, and the aircraft's rate of descent during the landing was -154 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable approach. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 m from the centreline, the overall performance of the aircraft was good. The flight, which covered a total distance of 10 nm, consumed 4 kg of fuel and lasted approximately 8 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 29 at MDST Cibao International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a stable and controlled approach. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 284.0° at 1 nm and 481 ft above ground level. The pilot maintained a steady descent, aligning the aircraft with the runway centreline as the threshold came into view. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 63 kt, indicating a slight increase in airspeed during the final stages of the approach.
The touchdown was characterized by a good speed of 44 kt and a descent rate of -154 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable landing. The touchdown distance of 379 m was also within acceptable limits. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path or a minor error in the pilot's alignment with the runway. Despite this, the overall touchdown characteristics were good, and the aircraft came to rest in a stable and controlled manner.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment as it slowed to a stop. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal, providing a stable and predictable environment for the landing. Overall, the landing was scored 98.1%, reflecting the good approach quality, stable touchdown, and controlled rollout.
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