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Ease the nose up sooner to lift off at 134 kt instead of letting speed build on the ground.
What happened: The aircraft lifted off at 164 kt, 30 kt above the target liftoff speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 134 kt at liftoff
See Departure Roll
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 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,757 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 426 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A320 took off from runway 10L at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, a significant airport in São Paulo, Brazil. At the time of takeoff, the local weather was quite comfortable, with a temperature of 26 °C and wind conditions of 5 kt at 80 °. The aircraft's departure roll was smooth, and with a liftoff speed of 164 kt, it quickly gained altitude.
As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile north east of the airport, rising from 3,509 ft asl to 6,020 ft asl. This increase of 2,511 ft in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nm, showcased the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities. The climb phase lasted for a short 1 minute and was followed by a 2-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft covered 6 nm.
Next, the aircraft descended from its cruising altitude to prepare for landing. The descent started 2 miles east of SBMT Campo de Marte Airport, São Paulo, and continued for 4 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft reduced its altitude by 2,062 ft, covering a distance of 7 nm. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 17R at SBSP Congonhas Airport.
The approach involved heading northwest, at an altitude of 1,121 ft agl, and a distance of 4 nm from the runway. As the aircraft landed, it touched down at a speed of 115 kt, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -136 fpm, indicating a precise landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, and with a touchdown distance of 425 m, the aircraft performed admirably.
The total landing distance was 1,059 m, which accounted for 60 % of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft came to a stop within a short distance from the end of the runway. The total flight distance was 21 nm, and the flight lasted 9 minutes, consuming 381 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities, and its smooth performance from takeoff to landing.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 17R at SBSP Congonhas Airport, achieving a high score of 99.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 146.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,121 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a smooth final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 21°C, with a relatively calm wind of 5 knots at 209°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 125 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 115 knots, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -136 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained precise control during the landing. The touchdown distance of 425 meters was also within acceptable limits.
The total landing distance of 1,059 meters was 60% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in controlling the aircraft during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot achieving a high score for the landing.
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