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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 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 3,986 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 500 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, LFPG, the RJ85 aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 26R, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 3,986-meter runway. The takeoff distance covered 22% of the runway, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 121 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 19°C, with a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 209°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 6 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Paris, it began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 1,364 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 28,673 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 123 nautical miles and took 21 minutes to complete, resulting in an increase of 27,309 feet in altitude. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed for 39 minutes as it covered a distance of 295 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place approximately 3 miles southeast of Sommepy-Tahure, France. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting from an altitude of 29,000 feet and descending to 1,443 feet in 31 minutes, covering a distance of 167 nautical miles.
As the RJ85 aircraft approached its destination, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, EDDB, it initiated its final approach to runway 24L from the east, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 249.0° and an altitude of 1,280 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down 80 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 106 knots and a touchdown rate of -154 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance covered 26% of the runway, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 596 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 3,561 kilograms of fuel during the flight, which lasted a total of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
The aircraft, an RJ85, successfully executed a final approach to runway 24L at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport from the east, aligning with the runway heading of 249.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,280 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 120 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down 80 meters beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 106 kt, which was also within the desired parameters. The touchdown rate of -154 fpm was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 23°C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 kt, further reducing the risk of deviation from the intended flight path. The aircraft's performance was impressive, with a total landing distance of 1,055 meters, representing just 26% of the runway length.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The pilot's skill and control were evident in the smooth and controlled deceleration, allowing the aircraft to come to a stop within a short distance. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.1% reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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