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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Smooth the climb
Pull to 15 degrees at one rate and you get a clean liftoff, pull to the same 15 degrees at twice the rate and you get an overshoot, a push, and an oscillation through the first few hundred feet. The type-general rule of thumb is a rotation rate of about 2 to 3 degrees per second, which means roughly five to seven seconds from starting the pull to reaching the initial climb attitude of around 15 degrees nose-up. Count it out loud during your next takeoff and you will almost certainly discover you have been rotating in two seconds flat.
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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: five 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.
Side view — the last 1,680 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,680 m of the 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 734 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight aboard the Airbus A320 began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at A Coruña Airport in Spain. The taxiing lasted only 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm before the aircraft was cleared for departure on runway 21. The takeoff roll was 1,196 meters, utilizing 55% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 139 knots. The local weather at departure indicated a temperature of 15°C, with a light wind of 3 knots coming from 330°, resulting in minimal crosswind and tailwind components.
As the plane climbed out of A Coruña, it quickly gained altitude, reaching 35,675 ft above sea level in just 19 minutes, covering a distance of 107 nm. The enroute climb phase officially began over Culleredo, in the Galicia region of Spain. Once in level cruise, the aircraft flew for 51 minutes over the scenic landscapes of Galicia, covering 363 nm before beginning its descent towards London Gatwick Airport.
The descent was initiated 1 mile east of Saint-Joseph, France, with the aircraft descending from 34,878 ft to 3,913 ft over a period of 21 minutes, spanning a distance of 97 nm. The second level cruise segment commenced overhead Partridge Green, England, for a short 4-minute duration covering 14 nm before preparing for the final descent and landing.
The final descent phase commenced just west of Buxted, England, with the aircraft descending from 3,902 ft to 2,057 ft in a mere 2 minutes, for a distance of 9 nm. The Airbus A320 smoothly landed on runway 26L at London Gatwick Airport, with a touchdown speed of 130 knots and a vertical speed indicator showing a descent rate of -292 ft/m. The landing conditions included a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 19 knots, making for a slightly challenging but safe approach. The landing was completed 737 meters from the threshold, with the total landing distance being 1,593 meters, utilizing 64% of the runway length.
After touchdown, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area, a process that took 11 minutes and covered 1 nm. The total flight distance for this journey was 606 nm, with a flight time of 139 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 4,539 kg.
Overall, achieving a landing score of 91.0% is commendable and demonstrates a high level of proficiency during the landing phases.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, indicating a precise descent towards the runway. However, having the speed slightly above the target suggests a need for closer attention to speed management in future landings.
Moving into the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was good, indicating a proper altitude above the runway prior to touchdown. However, the landing flare was identified as very poor, which may have resulted in a less smooth touchdown. Improving the landing flare technique could lead to smoother landings and enhance overall safety.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is positive to see that the touchdown rate was firm and the speed was on target. However, the touchdown point being 312 m beyond the designated touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 7.5 m from the centreline indicate a need for improvement in precision during this phase of the landing.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off at 7.4 m from the centreline. Ensuring closer alignment with the centreline during rollout can enhance overall landing accuracy and efficiency.
In summary, while the aircraft landing score of 91.0% is a strong result, there are areas identified for improvement such as speed management, landing flare technique, touchdown precision, and runway alignment. By addressing these areas and further refining skills, future landings can become even more precise and efficient. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of aircraft operations.
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