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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Roll the wings level with aileron and hold bank within limits as you establish the climb.
What happened: Bank increased to 0.7° during the initial climb, and wings stayed over-banked at 19° into the next climb segment.
Watch for: Attitude indicator bank angle, aiming to keep it near wings-level
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: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the runway's 3.1° glideslope, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,317 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,317 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 184 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 20L at Santos Dumont Airport, SBRJ. The Airbus A320 took off with a takeoff distance of 884 meters, which was 67% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 23°C, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 199 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 3 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile southeast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The climb was from an altitude of 1,116 feet above sea level to 1,898 feet above sea level, an increase of 781 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles southwest of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The descent was from an altitude of 1,900 feet above sea level to 522 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,378 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 20L at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport was made from the north, heading 178.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 499 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed that was good at 117 knots. The touchdown distance was also good at 178 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 114 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -354 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 21°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 204 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 641 meters, which was 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 20 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used 270 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was smooth and uneventful, with good weather conditions and a successful landing.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 20L at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 178.0° at 1 nautical mile and 499 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 within the acceptable range at 117 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 114 knots was slightly faster than desired, indicating that the pilot may have needed to apply a bit more braking during the landing roll. The touchdown rate of -354 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting that the aircraft's wheels made contact with the runway with a moderate amount of force.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is an important factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 21°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 204°.
The total landing distance of 641 meters was 49% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to apply the brakes effectively and maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft remained aligned with the runway centerline throughout the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident in the high score achieved. However, there is always room for improvement, and the slightly fast touchdown speed and firm touchdown rate are areas that the pilot may want to focus on in future training sessions.
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