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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 155 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 176 kt, 21 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 155 kt at liftoff
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,299 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 529 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 EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport, a process that took 16 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 24R, with a takeoff distance of 1,521 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 176 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions of 4°C temperature and a wind speed of 5 knots at 210 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 4 knots. After departing from EDDB, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,189 feet above sea level to 25,717 feet above sea level, an increase of 24,528 feet in 16 minutes and covering a distance of 86 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Grambin, Germany, and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 66 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 11 miles west of Hiddensee, Germany. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 25,300 feet above sea level to 1,291 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24,009 feet in 17 minutes and covering a distance of 62 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, it began its final approach to runway 22L from the northeast, heading 221.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,270 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 112 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 134 knots, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -144 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 7°C temperature and a wind speed of 6 knots at 220 degrees, with a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 6 knots. The total landing distance was 1,064 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 7 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 223 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 59 minutes. The aircraft used 2,810 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 22L at EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 221.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,270 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 recorded at 141 knots, which is within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed of 134 knots was slightly higher than the ideal speed, indicating that the pilot may have applied a bit more braking than necessary. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was smooth at -144 feet per minute (fpm), which is a testament to the pilot's skill and control.
The landing distance of 1,064 meters, which accounts for 32% of the runway length, is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the wind conditions and the aircraft's performance characteristics.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 7°C and a gentle headwind of 6 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was negligible, which made the landing even more manageable. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing on runway 22L at EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control. The high score of 98.7% is a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance capabilities.
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