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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 321 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, a Cessna C182 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 415 meters, which accounted for 23% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Croy, a small town in the Highland region of Scotland. The climb was steep, with the aircraft rising from 901 feet above sea level to 1,036 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's skill.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude of 1,036 feet as it flew 2 miles north of Balloch. This cruise phase lasted for 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The pilot's ability to maintain a steady course and altitude was evident in this phase of the flight.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 2 miles north of North Kessock. The descent was steep, with the aircraft dropping from 1,822 feet above sea level to 1,349 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This rapid descent was followed by a brief level cruise, during which the aircraft flew 1 mile north-east of North Kessock for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the south-west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 42.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,170 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270 degrees.
The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 51 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 319 meters, and the touchdown rate was excellent, at -53 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on.
In conclusion, the flight was a testament to the capabilities of the Cessna C182 aircraft and the skill of the pilot. The flight distance was 15 nautical miles, and the total flight time was 12 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight, a remarkable achievement given the distance traveled. Overall, the flight was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions.
The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 99.2%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, heading 42.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,170 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 05.
The runway at EGPE Inverness Airport has a length of 1,814 meters, providing a safe margin for the aircraft's landing distance. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 68 kt, which may be a minor area for improvement.
The touchdown distance of 319 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 51 kt was also good. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -53 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and its occupants.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 kt from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, and the tailwind component was 2 kt, which had a negligible effect on the aircraft's landing performance.
The total landing distance of 621 meters was 34% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient runway remaining for safe rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's excellent control and precision during the landing.
Overall, the Cessna C182 aircraft performed an excellent landing at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score and demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise.
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