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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 141 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 158 kt, 17 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 141 kt at liftoff
See Departure Roll
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 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,287 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 585 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 A319, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Cherry Capital Airport, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Departure roll occurred on runway 28, with the takeoff distance covering 83% of the runway's length at 5,725 feet. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 158 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 80°F temperature and a 6-knot headwind at 288 degrees. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of Traverse City, Michigan, and reached an altitude of 29,970 feet above sea level, an increase of 28,315 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 77 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 4 miles east of Fremont, Michigan, and lasting 3 minutes, covering 24 nautical miles. However, this was followed by another descent, starting 4 miles north of Allendale, Michigan, and descending from 29,993 feet to 3,016 feet above sea level, a decrease of 26,977 feet in 21 minutes, covering 97 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 8 miles east of Kenwood, Illinois, and lasting 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles. This was followed by another descent, starting 1 mile east of Chicago Meigs Airport, and descending from 3,006 feet to 1,549 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,457 feet in 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 22L at Chicago Midway International Airport was from the north-east, heading 221.0 degrees at 3 nautical miles and 925 feet above ground level. However, the aircraft performed a go-around at 730 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 22L, with a runway length of 5,287 feet. The touchdown distance was 586 feet, and the touchdown speed was 120 knots, both of which were considered good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 81°F temperature and a 10-knot headwind at 256 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 2,791 feet, covering 53% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 220 nautical miles, taking 66 minutes, and the aircraft used 5,756 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed on runway 22L at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport, achieving a high score of 99.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 221.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 925 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, with the threshold speed being 123 knots. This is within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 586 feet was also within the expected parameters, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
The touchdown speed of 120 knots was also good, suggesting that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down effectively and maintain control during the landing. However, the touchdown rate of -219 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, indicating that the pilot could have managed a smoother touchdown. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and precision during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 81°F and a wind speed of 10 knots at 256°. The crosswind component was minimal at 5 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward, but the pilot's skill and control were still essential in achieving a successful landing.
The total landing distance of 2,791 feet was 53% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. This indicates that the pilot managed to slow the aircraft down effectively and maintain control during the rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and precision during the landing.
Overall, the Airbus A319's landing on runway 22L at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing. While there were some minor areas for improvement, the landing was overall a good example of a well-executed and controlled landing.
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