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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 580 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 580 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 46 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 28 at UGSA Natakhtari Airfield, where the SR22 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 97 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 84 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 20 knots at 291 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 20 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 28, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was even quicker, taking 19 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile, while the downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 47 seconds.
The base leg turn was another 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 2 nautical miles, and the base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The final turn was a quick affair, taking 19 seconds to complete. The final approach to runway 28 was made from the east, with a heading of 290 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 417 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 28 was smooth, with a threshold height that was good and a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 75 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 45 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 73 knots. The touchdown rate was good at -188 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 208 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, which was completed in 4 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a testament to the SR22's agility and handling capabilities, as well as the pilot's skill and experience.
The SR22 aircraft successfully landed at UGSA Natakhtari Airfield, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 290.0° at 1 nm and 417 ft above ground level (agl), indicating a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing on runway 28, the aircraft touched down at a distance of 45 m, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 73 kn was slightly above the target, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more optimal speed during the approach. The touchdown rate of -188 fpm was good, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3 °C and a wind speed of 20 kn from 291°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 20 kn, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 75 kn.
The most notable aspect of this landing was the excellent runway touchdown alignment, which was very good. This suggests that the pilot maintained a high level of situational awareness and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration after touchdown.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the SR22 aircraft, with a score of 98.8%. The pilot's ability to manage the wind conditions, maintain a good touchdown speed, and achieve a perfect runway rollout alignment are all testament to their skill and experience.
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