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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 149 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 167 kt, 18 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 149 kt at liftoff
See Departure Roll
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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 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 2,542 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 653 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This Airbus A320 departed from Frankfurt Airport, taxiing from the parking area to the runway took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. It then began its departure roll from runway 25C, using only 34% of the available distance to lift off. The takeoff speed reached 167 knots, and with local weather conditions at 22°C with a 2-knot wind at 210 degrees, the aircraft encountered a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft ascended to cruising altitude, it started enroute climb about 1 mile south of Kelsterbach, reaching an altitude of 22,983 feet above sea level. This climb from 1,368 feet asl to 22,983 feet asl covered 60 nautical miles and took 11 minutes, an increase of 21,615 feet in altitude. Following this, the aircraft transitioned to a 12-minute enroute level cruise at an altitude of 22,983 feet asl, covering 94 nautical miles overhead Biebelried.
After cruising, the aircraft began its enroute descent from 23,328 feet asl to 2,044 feet asl about 1 mile northeast of Schoeneck, covering approximately 65 nautical miles in 12 minutes and experiencing a decrease of 21,284 feet in altitude. Eventually, the aircraft began its final approach from the southwest at a heading of 41.0° towards runway 04 at Dresden Airport. The aircraft leveled off at 1,306 feet above ground level 4 nautical miles before touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 04 at a speed of 125 knots, 236 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and utilized only 39% of the available runway length. The touchdown height was good, but the touchdown rate was moderate. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout was aligned similarly, showcasing precise control during the final stages of the flight.
The total flight distance covered was 226 nautical miles, with the flight lasting 45 minutes. The aircraft used approximately 2,353 kilograms of fuel throughout the flight. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took about 3 minutes, completing a comprehensive journey from departure to arrival.
A comprehensive report is presented for an Airbus A320 aircraft landing at Dresden Airport (EDDC) on runway 04. This particular landing was highly successful, with an impressive score of 97.2%. The approach to the runway from the southwest direction was initiated at 4 nautical miles away, with an altitude of 1,306 feet above ground level (agl) and a heading of 41.0°.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down safely within the specified parameters. The threshold speed was well-maintained at 135 knots, indicating accurate control and adherence to regulations. The touchdown point, although a bit beyond the touchdown zone, was still considered acceptable, as it occurred 236 meters away from the designated area. The touchdown speed of 125 knots was good, demonstrating that the pilot successfully managed the descent and transition to a stable landing.
One aspect of this landing that requires minor improvement is the touchdown rate. At -228 feet per minute (fpm), it was deemed fair rather than good. Nevertheless, the aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, signifying precise control and a smooth transition to the runway.
Weather conditions during the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 22 °C and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 60°. Crosswind was minimal at 3 kt, while headwind assistance amounted to 7 kt. Given these favorable conditions, the landing was executed with ease.
The total landing distance of 983 meters, which accounts for 39% of the runway length, suggests efficient control and proper application of the brakes. The rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating effective management of the aircraft's momentum during the initial stages of landing.
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