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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Shorten the long landing
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 2,483 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 532 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Congratulations on achieving a fantastic aircraft landing score of 98.8%! Your performance throughout the different phases of the landing was impressive and deserving of praise.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating a precise descent towards the runway. This is essential for a smooth and controlled landing.
In the Landing Phase, you maintained a good threshold height and executed a great landing flare. This shows that you approached the runway with precision and timed the flare perfectly to soften the touchdown.
The Touchdown Phase was particularly noteworthy, with a smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed. Additionally, landing 99 meters beyond the touchdown zone is a testament to your skill in judging the landing point accurately. Although you landed with a 4 kn tailwind, it's important to be cautious about such conditions in the future to ensure safe landings.
Even in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good, showcasing your ability to maintain control of the aircraft even after touchdown.
Overall, your performance demonstrates a high level of proficiency and attention to detail during the landing process. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for perfection in your future flights. Well done on your outstanding landing score of 98.8%!
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