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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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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 1,492 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,492 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 10 m short of the threshold. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from NTAA Faa'a International Airport was marked by a smooth taxiing process, taking 6 minutes to cover the 1-nautical-mile distance to the runway. The Airbus A319 then accelerated down runway 04, lifting off at a speed of 178 knots after a takeoff distance of 1,578 meters, which represented 53% of the available runway length. Local conditions, with a temperature of 31°C and a gentle headwind of 6 knots, contributed to a stable and efficient departure.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began to ascend from 950 feet above sea level to 15,398 feet, a vertical gain of 14,448 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a 14-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 15,398 feet while covering 96 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by a descent from 16,020 feet to 1,319 feet, a decrease of 14,701 feet in 10 minutes, as the aircraft began its approach to NTTB Bora Bora Airport.
The final approach to runway 11 was executed from the northwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 125.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,297 feet above ground level. Although the touchdown speed of 127 knots was slightly above the recommended value, the touchdown rate of -253 feet per minute was considered fair. The runway touchdown alignment was excellent, and the subsequent rollout was perfectly aligned. The total landing distance of 676 meters, representing 45% of the available runway length, was a testament to the crew's skill and the aircraft's performance. Following a brief taxiing period of 1 minute, the aircraft came to rest at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 182 nautical miles while consuming 1,739 kilograms of fuel in 41 minutes.
The final approach to runway 11 at NTTB Bora Bora Airport was executed from the north west, aligning with the heading of 125.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,297 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a gentle descent and a steady airspeed. The aircraft touched down before the threshold, which is a desirable outcome, but the touchdown speed of 127 knots was slightly above the optimal range, indicating a need for further refinement in the landing technique.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a fair touchdown rate of -253 feet per minute, which is within the acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 30°C and a light wind of 6 knots at 80°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing. The crosswind component of 4 knots and the headwind component of 4 knots were well within the manageable range for the pilots.
The total landing distance of 676 meters, which accounts for 45% of the runway, was satisfactory. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.6%, indicating a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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