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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
A flight took place on an Airbus A319, departing from runway 22L at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took nine minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Once on the runway, the departure roll began, using 78% of the runway's length, which spanned 6,272 feet. The takeoff speed was 156 knots, and the aircraft lifted off the ground shortly after.
The weather conditions at the time of takeoff featured a moderate temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 5 knots coming from a direction of 319 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
After departure, the aircraft commenced its enroute climb, starting at an altitude of 1,711 feet above sea level, south east of Bensenville, Illinois. The climb continued for 21 minutes, during which the altitude increased by 35,288 feet to a maximum height of 36,999 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 142 nautical miles.
Once at cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute level cruise, which lasted for 45 minutes and covered a distance of 388 nautical miles. The cruise started two miles south east of Reading, Michigan.
Following the cruise, the enroute descent began, with the aircraft descending from 36,743 feet above sea level to 885 feet above sea level. This decrease in altitude happened over a distance of 105 nautical miles in 26 minutes, with the aircraft passing overhead 6PN9 McDonald's Airport Brandonville, Pennsylvania.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 22 at KLGA LaGuardia Airport, it flew from the north east, heading 210.0 degrees at an altitude of 858 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The threshold speed for landing was 126 knots, and the touchdown distance was 1,090 feet, with a touchdown speed of 121 knots and a touchdown rate of -326 fect per minute.
The landing took place on runway 22, which had a length of 7,005 feet. Local weather conditions during landing featured a temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 6 knots from a direction of 170 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took just three minutes, covering less than a nautical mile. The total flight distance was 642 nautical miles, which the aircraft covered in 106 minutes. The total fuel consumption for the flight was 9,217 pounds.
The Airbus A319 was successfully landed at KLGA LaGuardia Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control throughout the entire process. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north east, heading 210.0°, and was at an altitude of 858 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nm from the runway.
As the aircraft touched down on runway 22, the landing performance was impressive, with a threshold speed of 126 kt and a touchdown speed of 121 kt. The initial touchdown distance of 1,090 ft was reasonable for a plane of this size, and the firm touchdown rate of -326 fpm was also within acceptable limits. The aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, demonstrating exceptional precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 73°F and wind blowing at 6 kt from 170°. This resulted in a crosswind component of 4 kt and a headwind component of 4 kt, which posed minimal challenges for the aircraft. The wind was relatively light and did not significantly affect the landing.
One of the most notable aspects of this landing was its efficiency. The total landing distance was 4,186 ft, which is equivalent to just 60% of the runway's length of 7,005 ft. This is a testament to the excellent piloting skills and precise control of the aircraft, as well as the effective use of airspeed and runway alignment to minimize the landing distance.
The final phase of the landing, including the runway rollout, was also flawless. The aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, demonstrating exceptional control and stability. Overall, this landing was a textbook illustration of precision aviation, with the pilot handling the aircraft with ease and precision to achieve a safe and efficient landing at KLGA LaGuardia Airport.
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