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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: seven checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,768 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 156 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 13 at SBLO Governador José Richa Airport. The Airbus A319 took off after covering 70% of the runway, with a takeoff distance of 1,239 meters. The liftoff speed was 154 knots, and the aircraft climbed steadily into the sky.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions of 24 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 110 degrees. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile east of the airport, where the aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 2,883 feet above sea level to 2,814 feet, an increase of 69 feet in just 3 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the destination airport, it began its final approach to runway 13 from the west, heading at 86.0 degrees at an altitude of 965 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed on the runway, which had a length of 1,768 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 112 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 157 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 109 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -211 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.4 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 22 degrees Celsius and a headwind of 3 knots at 89 degrees.
The total landing distance was 832 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 7,421 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at SBLO Governador José Richa Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 86.0° at 2 nautical miles and 965 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 13, which has a length of 1,768 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 112 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating that the pilots had maintained control and were on track for a smooth landing. The touchdown distance of 157 meters was within acceptable limits, further indicating a well-executed landing.
However, there were a few areas for improvement. The touchdown speed of 109 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate of -211 feet per minute (fpm). This is considered fair, but not ideal. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, which may have required some adjustments during the rollout.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 89°. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind was 3 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing. The total landing distance of 832 meters was 47% of the runway length, which is within acceptable limits.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the runway rollout alignment, which was very good. This indicates that the pilots had maintained control and were able to smoothly transition from the landing phase to the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable taxiing of the aircraft. Overall, this landing was a success, with the aircraft landing safely and efficiently, and the pilots demonstrating good control and decision-making skills.
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