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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
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 1,662 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,662 m of the 2,507 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 700 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, the CRJ900 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 22R, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 1,270-meter stretch of the 3,000-meter runway, which accounted for 42% of its length. At a liftoff speed of 143 knots, the aircraft successfully took to the skies, with a local temperature of 7°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 99 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it began its ascent from 1,051 feet above sea level, gradually increasing to 29,922 feet in 18 minutes, covering a distance of 99 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was punctuated by brief periods of level cruising, including a 2-minute stint at 14 miles northeast of Ro Airport, where the aircraft leveled off at 30,258 feet. The crew then initiated another climb, this time from 30,258 feet to 34,979 feet, an increase of 4,721 feet in 9 minutes, as the aircraft continued its journey over the Baltic region. The flight plan included several enroute level cruises, with the longest lasting 34 minutes, covering 214 nautical miles as the aircraft flew over the Kalmar region in Sweden.
As the aircraft began its descent into Vilnius International Airport, it started its descent from 35,000 feet above sea level, gradually decreasing to 13,023 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 80 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 19 was executed from the north, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point located 278 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the aircraft coming to rest at a speed of 124 knots. The total landing distance was 1,576 meters, accounting for 63% of the 2,507-meter runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 507 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 1 hour and 9 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 2,792 kilograms.
The CRJ900 touched down on runway 19 at EYVI Vilnius International Airport with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 142 kt was also satisfactory, demonstrating the crew's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and airspeed. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down at a speed of 124 kt, which was within the acceptable range.
The touchdown point was located 278 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. However, the touchdown rate of -293 fpm was fair, suggesting that the crew could have managed the descent more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. Runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 7°C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The CRJ900's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The total landing distance of 1,576 meters, which accounted for 63% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 96.1%. While there were some areas for improvement, the crew demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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