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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 141 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 168 kt, 27 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 141 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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: no landing flap set.
At the 500 ft gate: no landing flap set.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,993 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 395 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 06R at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The Airbus A321 took off after covering 65% of the 2,598-meter runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 168 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 140 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile southeast of Schoenefeld, a town in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,270 feet above sea level to 3,496 feet, an increase of 2,227 feet, in just 1 minute while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent overhead Schmockwitz, a district in the state of Berlin, Germany. The descent from 3,507 feet to 1,509 feet, a decrease of 1,998 feet, took 4 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. This controlled descent ensured a smooth transition to the final approach phase.
The final approach to runway 24R at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading 249.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,349 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on the 2,993-meter runway, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 120 knots. The touchdown distance was 394 meters, which was within acceptable limits.
However, the touchdown speed of 114 knots was slightly faster than desired, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -350 feet per minute. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of precision in the pilot's landing technique. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 140 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,274 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In conclusion, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled departure, climb, descent, and landing. The aircraft's performance was impressive, with a rapid climb and a precise final approach. The landing was executed with a good threshold height and a good touchdown distance, although the touchdown speed was slightly faster than desired. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight used 406 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport on runway 24R, achieving a high score of 97.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 249.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,349 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 within the acceptable range at 120 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 114 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate. The touchdown rate of -350 feet per minute (fpm) was indeed firm, but this is not necessarily a cause for concern, as it is within the acceptable range for a commercial airliner.
The aircraft's landing distance of 1,274 meters was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot made a smooth and controlled approach, and the aircraft responded well to the controls. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, which is essential for a safe and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 0°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 140°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, and the tailwind component was negligible at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach, making it easier for the pilot to control the aircraft.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control. The aircraft's performance was good, and the landing distance was within acceptable limits. The only minor issue was the slightly fast touchdown speed, but this did not compromise the safety of the landing.
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