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Know your rotation speed
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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.
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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,580 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,580 m of the 3,286 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 357 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 29L at SBBR Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasília, Brazil. The Airbus A320 took off after a takeoff distance of 2,319 meters, which accounted for 71% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 154 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 39 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of the airport, rising from an altitude of 4,541 feet above sea level to 5,274 feet above sea level. This increase in altitude of 732 feet was achieved in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, 2 miles south west of the airport.
The final approach to runway 29L was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading 267.0 degrees at an altitude of 614 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was executed with good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown speed, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 110 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, covering 359 meters of the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 40 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 3 knots. The total landing distance was 1,499 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 5 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 12 minutes. The aircraft used 296 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good performance and minimal deviations from the planned flight path.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 29L at SBBR Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft's final approach was executed from the east, heading 267.0° at 1 nm and 614 ft above ground level (agl), indicating a well-planned and executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, with the threshold speed being maintained at 115 kt. This suggests that the pilots had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and were able to manage the descent effectively. The touchdown distance of 359 m was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilots had sufficient control over the aircraft's speed and altitude.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle wind of 4 kt at 40°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 3 kt each, which further contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. The total landing distance of 1,499 m, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits.
One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the runway rollout alignment, which was described as perfect. This suggests that the pilots had excellent control over the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled deceleration. Overall, this landing demonstrates the high level of skill and expertise of the pilots, as well as the capabilities of the Airbus A320 aircraft.
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