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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 2,700 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 487 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 06 at Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, also known as SUMU. The Airbus A320 took off with a takeoff distance of 751 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots, and the aircraft quickly gained altitude.
As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 30 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 6 knots. The enroute climb started overhead Colonia Nicolich, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,118 feet above sea level to 1,582 feet above sea level, an increase of 464 feet in less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, also starting overhead Colonia Nicolich. This phase lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 06 at SUMU was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 55.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 354 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 06 was successful, with a touchdown point 69 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 124 knots, which was faster than the target speed. The touchdown rate was fair at -206 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions during landing were a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots at a direction of 29 degrees, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,303 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used 251 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SUMU Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, demonstrating a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 55.0° at 1 nautical mile and 354 feet above ground level (agl). This approach angle and distance allowed the pilots to maintain a stable and controlled descent, ultimately resulting in a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 69 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 124 knots was slightly faster than the target speed, indicating that the pilots may have been able to make adjustments to reduce the touchdown speed and improve the overall landing performance. The touchdown rate of -206 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, suggesting that the aircraft's descent was not excessively steep.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The runway length of 2,700 meters provided ample space for the aircraft to decelerate and come to a stop.
The total landing distance of 1,303 meters was 48% of the available runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, allowing the aircraft to come to a stop quickly and safely. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots were able to maintain a stable and controlled deceleration throughout the landing.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at SUMU Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport was a success, with a high level of precision and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The pilots' ability to adapt to the local weather conditions and maintain a stable descent ultimately resulted in a smooth and safe landing.
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