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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 4°, 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.
One stabilised approach gate: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,547 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 189 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 10L at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 157 kt, covering a distance of 927 m, which was 26% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 20 °C and a wind speed of 6 kt from a direction of 80°, resulting in a headwind component of 6 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started approximately 1 mile north-east of the airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from an initial altitude of 3,487 ft asl to a maximum altitude of 4,493 ft asl, an increase of 1,006 ft in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 2 nm. The climb was followed by an enroute descent, which began 2 miles north of the airport. The descent was more gradual, with the aircraft descending from 4,491 ft asl to 3,028 ft asl, a decrease of 1,463 ft in 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 3 nm.
The final approach to runway 10L at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 77.0° at an altitude of 570 ft agl and a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 109 kt and a distance of 187 m, which was 25% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was firm at -346 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 270°, resulting in a tailwind component of 1 kt. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 26 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 8 nm, and the flight duration was 7 minutes, with no fuel being consumed during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 10L at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 77.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 570 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, speed, and distance. The threshold speed of 113 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 187 meters was also satisfactory. The touchdown speed of 109 knots was slightly below the threshold speed, which is a desirable outcome as it reduces the risk of overrunning the runway. The touchdown rate of -346 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot, which had a minimal impact on the aircraft's performance. The total landing distance of 904 meters was only 25% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to land efficiently and effectively.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains on the runway and avoids any potential hazards. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the Airbus A320 demonstrating excellent performance and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The high score of 97.9% reflects the aircraft's ability to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of weather conditions.
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