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Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 2.2°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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 305 m and 152 m above the runway.
At the 305 m gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,549 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,549 m of the 3,222 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 435 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight started with the Airbus A320 aircraft taxiing from its parking position to the designated runway 12 at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (LYBE). This taxiing process took approximately 6 minutes and covered a very short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft commenced its departure roll and lift off.
During takeoff, the aircraft achieved a liftoff speed of 172 knots. The runway used for takeoff was runway 12 at LYBE, with the aircraft covering 60% of the runway's length. The takeoff occurred in pleasant local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a moderate headwind of 12 knots at 107 degrees. The crosswind component added a negligible 3 knots.
Following the successful takeoff, the aircraft started its enroute climb, beginning its ascent approximately 1 mile southeast of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. The climb continued until the aircraft reached an altitude of 11,278 meters above sea level, increasing the altitude by 10,886.5 meters over 23 minutes while covering a distance of 141 nautical miles.
Once the required altitude was reached, the aircraft transitioned into level cruise mode, which started approximately 10 miles north of Vranje, a city located in Central Serbia. During this segment, the aircraft maintained a steady speed and altitude for an impressive 85 minutes, covering an additional 688 nautical miles.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft entered its enroute descent phase, commencing approximately 2 miles west of Nikitari, a region in the Nicosia District of Cyprus. The descent from 11,282 meters above sea level took 25 minutes to complete, resulting in a decrease of 10,909.9 meters. The aircraft covered a distance of 143 nautical miles during this phase, setting the stage for its final approach and landing at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA).
The final approach to runway 16 at OLBA was conducted from the north, with the aircraft heading 167.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 356.5 meters above ground level. Upon completion of the approach, the aircraft landed safely on runway 16, which had a length of 3,222 meters. The threshold height and speed were reported as satisfactory, with a threshold speed of 131 knots and a touchdown distance of 434 meters.
The touchdown speed registered at 129 knots was noted to be a bit fast, and the touchdown rate was firm at -1.7 meters per second. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.8 meters from the centerline. However, the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 27 °C and a light wind of 1 knot at 234 degrees, contributed to a relatively smooth landing experience.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied back to its parking position, completing the journey. The taxiing process took approximately 5 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 980 nautical miles and lasted for 146 minutes, consuming 5,907 kilograms of fuel during this time.
This report describes the landing of an Airbus A320 aircraft at OLBA Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. The aircraft successfully executed a final approach to runway 16 from the north at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 356.5 meters above ground level, heading 167.0 degrees.
The aircraft's performance during the landing was satisfactory, achieving a score of 96.5%. The threshold height was good, allowing the aircraft to touch down smoothly on the runway. The threshold speed of 131 knots was also considered good, indicating a well-controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 434 meters was within acceptable limits.
However, the touchdown speed of 129 knots was a little fast, which might have caused some discomfort for the passengers. The touchdown rate of -1.7 meters per second was firm but still within the acceptable range. Another minor issue was that the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.8 meters from the centerline, but this had no significant impact on the landing.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a calm wind of 1 knot from 234 degrees. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,469 meters accounted for 46% of the runway, which was slightly above the typical usage of 30-40% for an Airbus A320. Despite this, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to taxi off the runway safely and efficiently after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of the Airbus A320 at OLBA Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport was successful, with a high score indicating excellent performance. Minor issues with touchdown speed and runway alignment were identified but did not affect the overall outcome of the landing.
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