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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 1,465 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,465 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 419 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 11 at SBIL Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 148 kt, covering a distance of 772 m, which was 53% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 26 °C and a wind speed of 6 kt blowing from the south.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,054 ft to 1,951 ft in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nm. This rapid ascent was followed by a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nm. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile north-west of the airport. The descent was equally steep, with the aircraft descending from 1,670 ft to 265 ft in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nm.
The final approach to runway 11 at SBIL Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 89.0° at 1 nm and 240 ft above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 110 kt and a distance of 418 m. The touchdown rate was good at -186 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 26 °C and a wind speed of 4 kt blowing from the south.
The total landing distance was 1,046 m, which was 71% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the landing. The total flight distance was 10 nm, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used 298 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled operations, with good weather conditions and a well-executed landing.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SBIL Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, aligning itself with the designated heading of 89.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 240 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon final approach, the pilots demonstrated precise control, maintaining a steady speed and altitude. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 118 knots was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 418 meters was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The touchdown speed of 110 knots was optimal, and the touchdown rate of -186 feet per minute (fpm) was well within the acceptable limits. This suggests that the pilots had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and were able to manage the descent effectively. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilots had maintained a consistent heading and altitude throughout the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 180°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component, allowing the pilots to focus on maintaining a stable approach. The total landing distance of 1,046 meters was 71% 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 pilots had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. This is a testament to their skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's responsiveness to control inputs. Overall, the landing was a success, with the Airbus A320 touching down safely and efficiently on runway 11 at SBIL Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport.
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