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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 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
Side view — the last 5,720 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,720 ft of the 10,014 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 915 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A300, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, taking approximately 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 18R, with the aircraft taking off after covering 6,296 feet, which was 51% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 176 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions of 95°F temperature and a 10-knot wind at 193°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 9-knot headwind. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,511 feet above sea level to 36,971 feet, an increase of 35,460 feet in 21 minutes, covering 141 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 7 miles southeast of Groveton, Texas, and lasted for 73 minutes, covering 550 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 1 mile southeast of Henderson City County Airport in Kentucky, descending from 37,027 feet to 6,004 feet in 12 minutes, covering 68 nautical miles.
The aircraft then leveled off overhead Russell Airport in Kentucky, staying at that altitude for 3 minutes and covering 16 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile northwest of Lanesville Skyways Airport in Indiana, with the aircraft descending from 5,958 feet to 1,564 feet in 4 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17R at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport took place from the north, with the aircraft heading 167.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,073 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 17R, which was 10,014 feet long, was successful, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 125 knots.
The touchdown distance was 911 feet, and the touchdown speed was 124 knots, which was a little fast. The touchdown rate was -182 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 90°F temperature and a 6-knot wind at 240°, resulting in a 5-knot crosswind and a 1-knot headwind.
The total landing distance was 5,449 feet, which was 54% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxiied to the parking area from the runway, taking approximately 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 794 nautical miles, taking 122 minutes, and the aircraft used 21,161 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A300 successfully landed on runway 17R at KSDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, achieving a score of 99.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 167.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,073 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 125 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 124 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -182 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 90°F and a gentle wind of 6 knots from 240°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot, and the aircraft's performance was not affected.
The total landing distance of 5,449 feet was 54% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a stop safely.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 99.8% reflects the high level of proficiency and safety demonstrated by the pilot during this landing.
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