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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 305 m and 152 m above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,688 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,688 m of the 3,335 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 departed from Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport, where the aircraft began its taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. Upon reaching runway 26, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 153 kt. The takeoff distance covered 62% of the runway, totaling 1,428 meters.
As the aircraft climbed to 8,231 meters above sea level, it traversed a distance of 43 nautical miles in 8 minutes, showcasing a steady ascent. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 7 minutes and covered 57 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, gradually decreasing altitude and traversing various points in Germany, including Bad Hersfeld, Kunzell, and Stuttgart. The final approach to runway 25 at Stuttgart Airport was executed from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 254.0° at 4 nautical miles and 352.1 meters above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down 123 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 117 kt. The touchdown rate was 0.1 m/s, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance covered 48% of the runway, totaling 1,618 meters. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 258 nautical miles, with a flight time of 55 minutes and a fuel consumption of 2,100 kg.
The aircraft, an Airbus A319, successfully executed a final approach to runway 25 at EDDS Stuttgart Airport from the east, aligning with a heading of 254.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 352.1 meters above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 125 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down 123 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 117 knots, which was also within the desired parameters.
The touchdown characteristics were impressive, with a touchdown rate of 0.1 meters per second, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 23°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 106°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 2 knots, which had a negligible impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,618 meters, accounting for 48% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.2%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the crew.
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