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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,339 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 383 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on your aircraft landing score of 98.6%! Your overall performance was exceptional, with each phase of the landing process contributing to your high score.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. This is crucial for a safe and precise landing.
In the Landing Phase, you maintained a good threshold height and executed a very good landing flare. The landing flare is important as it helps reduce the vertical speed of the aircraft just before touchdown, ensuring a smoother landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was hard, but overall your speed was on target. Additionally, your touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and runway touchdown position being 2.8 meters from the centerline indicates a high level of precision and accuracy.
Lastly, during the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good, further demonstrating your ability to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, your performance was outstanding and it is clear that you have put in a lot of effort and skill into honing your landing abilities. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in your future landings!
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