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Departure
Rotate sooner, bringing the nose up at 150 kt rather than letting speed build further.
What happened: You lifted off at 170 kt against a rotation target of 150 kt, rotating late in the ground roll.
Watch for: Watch airspeed and rotate at the target of 150 kt.
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Fly the flare as one continuous check of the sink rate from 26 ft, holding back pressure steadily rather than adjusting pitch piecemeal.
What happened: The flare drifted away from its intended profile rather than tracking it smoothly from 26 ft down to touchdown.
Watch for: Watch radio altitude and VSI through the flare, aiming to arrest the sink smoothly from 26 ft to touchdown.
See Arrival Landing
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 1,760 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,760 m of the 2,594 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 575 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KAEX Alexandria International Airport, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 32, with a takeoff distance of 1,406 meters, which was 49% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 170 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of -2°C temperature and a wind speed of 7 knots at 299 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 6 knots. The enroute climb started overhead KAEX Alexandria International Airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,139 feet above sea level to 26,949 feet above sea level, an increase of 25,810 feet in 11 minutes and covering a distance of 54 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 6 miles southeast of LA40 F L Braughton Airport Vidalia, and lasted for 8 minutes, covering a distance of 70 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent 1 mile east of Tylertown, Mississippi, and descended from 27,011 feet above sea level to 4,451 feet above sea level, a decrease of 22,560 feet in 14 minutes and covering a distance of 88 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started again 5 miles east of 4MS5 Bird Nest Airport Lucedale, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 2 miles north of Wilmer, Alabama, and descended from 4,012 feet above sea level to 1,688 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,324 feet in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 15 at KMOB Mobile Regional Airport was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading at 144.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,453 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 15, which had a length of 2,594 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 135 knots.
The touchdown point was 157 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 127 knots, which was a little fast. The touchdown rate was fair at -202 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 1°C temperature and a wind speed of 9 knots at 320 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 9 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,678 meters, which was 65% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 3 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 234 nautical miles, taking 46 minutes, and the aircraft used 1,824 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KMOB Mobile Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 144.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,453 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed smoothly on runway 15, which has a length of 2,594 meters.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 135 knots was well within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown point was slightly beyond the designated touchdown zone, at a distance of 157 meters. The touchdown speed of 127 knots was a bit faster than ideal, which may have contributed to the slightly longer landing distance. The touchdown rate of -202 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, indicating a relatively smooth descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 1°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from 320°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 9 knots, which may have affected the aircraft's performance during the landing. Despite these conditions, the aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating excellent control and precision.
The total landing distance of 1,678 meters was 65% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a controlled deceleration.
Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision and control, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory despite the challenging weather conditions. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled manner in which the aircraft touched down and rolled out on the runway.
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