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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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: five 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.
The approach, gate by gate
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A300, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport. This process took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 12, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 176 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 90 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead the town of Les Abymes in Guadeloupe. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,071 feet above sea level to 24,166 feet above sea level, an increase of 23,095 feet in just 14 minutes, covering a distance of 68 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 23 nautical miles, before beginning another climb from an altitude of 24,153 feet above sea level to 32,165 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,012 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 80 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a long period of level cruise, lasting 125 minutes and covering a distance of 930 nautical miles, starting 36 miles east of the Christiansted Harbor Seaplane Base in the United States Virgin Islands. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 39 miles southeast of the Ocean Cay Heliport in the Bahamas. The descent took place from an altitude of 31,822 feet above sea level to 2,995 feet above sea level, a decrease of 28,828 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 97 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 6 minutes and covering 9 nautical miles, starting overhead the town of Sunset in Florida. As the aircraft approached the Miami International Airport, it began its final descent, starting 5 miles northwest of the Kendall West area in Florida. The descent took place from an altitude of 2,922 feet above sea level to 1,251 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,671 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 09 at the Miami International Airport, heading in a direction of 87.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,221 feet above ground level. However, the pilot decided to execute a go-around, lifting the aircraft off the ground at an altitude of 619 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed safely on runway 09, with a touchdown distance of 1,170 feet and a touchdown speed of 147 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. The touchdown rate was smooth at -117 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots at a direction of 130 degrees. The crosswind was 6 knots, and the headwind was 6 knots. The total landing distance was 5,639 feet, which was 48% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,228 nautical miles, taking a total of 204 minutes, and the aircraft used 40,584 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A300 successfully landed at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 09, achieving a high score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 87.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,221 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was significantly above the target speed, reaching 152 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and was able to slow down smoothly before touching down. The touchdown distance of 1,170 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude during the final approach.
However, the touchdown speed of 147 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -117 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's descent and was able to absorb the impact of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 88°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 130°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 6 knots, which is relatively light and should not have significantly impacted the landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's direction and was able to bring it to a stop smoothly.
Overall, the Airbus A300's landing at KMIA was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft during the final approach and touchdown. The high score of 98.5% reflects the pilot's skill and experience in executing a safe and efficient landing.
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