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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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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 152 m above the runway. The 305 m gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,560 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,560 m of the 3,299 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 567 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Göteborg Landvetter Airport, taking approximately 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 21, with a takeoff distance of 1,482 meters, which is 45% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Göteborg Landvetter Airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 4,497 meters above sea level (asl) from an initial altitude of 439 meters asl. This climb took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 20 nautical miles. The local weather conditions at the time were a temperature of 5°C, with no wind.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 9 minutes and covering 48 nautical miles. This phase took place approximately 2 miles north-west of Veddige, Sweden.
The aircraft then began its first descent, from an altitude of 4,576 meters asl to 2,582 meters asl, a decrease of 1,993.7 meters in 6 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles. This descent started 5 miles north-west of Torekov, Sweden.
The aircraft then began another climb, from an altitude of 2,584 meters asl to 4,573 meters asl, an increase of 1,989.5 meters in 4 minutes, covering 22 nautical miles. This climb started 3 miles south-east of Torekov, Sweden.
The aircraft then began another descent, from an altitude of 4,574 meters asl to 1,978 meters asl, a decrease of 2,596 meters in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile west of Espergaerde, Denmark.
The aircraft then began another climb, from an altitude of 1,969 meters asl to 2,585 meters asl, an increase of 615.7 meters in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. This climb started 2 miles east of Espergaerde, Denmark.
The aircraft then began another descent, from an altitude of 2,592 meters asl to 1,014 meters asl, a decrease of 1,577.3 meters in 2 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. This descent started 3 miles north-east of Horsholm, Denmark.
The aircraft then began another climb, from an altitude of 954 meters asl to 2,090 meters asl, an increase of 1,136.2 meters in 4 minutes, covering 17 nautical miles. This climb started 2 miles north-west of Barsebaeckshamn, Sweden.
The aircraft then began another descent, from an altitude of 2,088 meters asl to 422 meters asl, a decrease of 1,666.3 meters in 8 minutes, covering 20 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile north of Dalby, Sweden.
The final approach to runway 22L at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport began from the north-east, with a heading of 221.0° at 4 nautical miles and 415.4 meters above ground level (agl). The landing took place on runway 22L, which is 3,299 meters long.
The touchdown point was 147 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 129 knots, which was too fast. The touchdown rate was fair at -1.3 meters per second. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 13.7 meters from the centreline. The local weather conditions at the time were a temperature of 3°C, with no wind.
The total landing distance was 1,475 meters, which is
The aircraft in question, an Embraer E175, successfully landed at EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport on runway 22L. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 221.0° at an altitude of 415.4 meters above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft scored 85.1% in its landing performance.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 147 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a deviation from the ideal landing spot. The touchdown speed of 129 knots was also higher than the recommended threshold speed of 135 knots. However, the touchdown rate of -1.3 meters per second was considered fair. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 13.7 meters from the centerline, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal alignment.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 3°C and no wind. The aircraft experienced neither crosswind nor headwind, which contributed to a smoother landing. The total landing distance of 1,475 meters was 45% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance.
During the rollout phase, the aircraft's alignment was again misaligned by 15.5 meters from the centerline, which is a deviation from the ideal alignment. Despite these minor deviations, the aircraft successfully landed safely on the runway. The landing performance of the Embraer E175 at EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport was satisfactory, with room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and alignment.
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