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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,641 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 584 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, taking 11 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 05R, with a takeoff distance of 316 meters, which was 9% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 164 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 24°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots at 150°. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the tailwind was 1 knot. The enroute climb started overhead the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,113 feet above sea level to 35,260 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,148 feet in 27 minutes, covering a distance of 158 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 17 miles west of Qimei, Taiwan, and lasted for 32 minutes, covering a distance of 223 nautical miles. The descent started 24 miles southwest of Shanwei, China, and took 18 minutes to descend from 35,295 feet above sea level to 1,321 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,974 feet. The aircraft covered a distance of 88 nautical miles during this phase.
The final approach to runway 34 at Macau International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 341.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,288 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 34, which had a length of 2,641 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 134 knots.
The touchdown point was 171 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 126 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was good at -194 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 24°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 150°. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the tailwind was 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,058 meters, which was 40% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 479 nautical miles, taking 96 minutes, and the aircraft used 442 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at VMMC Macau International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading 341.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 34, which has a length of 2,641 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 134 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. However, the touchdown speed of 126 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to touch down slightly beyond the touchdown zone.
The touchdown point was 171 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown rate of -194 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of landing smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 150°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 4 knots. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the landing, and the pilot was able to execute the landing safely.
The total landing distance was 1,058 meters, which is 40% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, and the pilot's performance was commendable. The high score of 98.4% reflects the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft safely and efficiently, even in challenging weather conditions.
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