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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 144 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 167 kt, 23 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 144 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 5,066 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,066 ft of the 8,007 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,470 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Airbus A319 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 17R, the crew initiated the departure roll, and the aircraft lifted off the ground after a takeoff distance of 6,381 feet, which represented 48% of the available runway length. The liftoff speed was 167 knots, and the aircraft was subjected to a headwind of 12 knots, which contributed to a smooth and efficient departure.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile south of the departure airport. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from 1,590 feet above sea level to 36,530 feet, an increase of 34,940 feet, in just 17 minutes and covering a distance of 115 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 91 minutes and covered a distance of 731 nautical miles. The crew then initiated the enroute descent, which started 5 miles south of Bethune, South Carolina, and saw the aircraft descend from 37,017 feet to 2,261 feet in 22 minutes and covering 129 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 24 at Wilmington International Airport was initiated, and the aircraft touched down on the runway after a touchdown distance of 1,472 feet, which was slightly longer than the target distance. The touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was a little fast, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 996 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 143 minutes. The aircraft used 10,842 pounds of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions at the destination airport were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from 190°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The crew's performance was commendable, and the aircraft's handling was smooth and efficient throughout the flight.
The aircraft touched down on runway 24 at KILM Wilmington International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 228.0° at 4 nm and 1,133 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a steady descent rate, ultimately touching down at a speed of 129 kt, which was slightly above the target threshold speed of 125 kt. The touchdown distance of 1,472 ft was within acceptable limits, and the aircraft's touchdown rate of -270 fpm was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was very good, demonstrating excellent control and directional stability. The runway rollout was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment throughout the rollout phase. The total landing distance of 4,799 ft was 60% of the available runway length, indicating a safe and controlled stop. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 64°F and a wind of 4 kt at 190°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 98.7%. The slight deviation in threshold speed and touchdown speed were minor issues, but the aircraft's overall performance and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases were exemplary. The landing was a testament to the crew's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.
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