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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,190 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 374 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing phase from the parking to the runway, which took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed runway 23 at CYYZ Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport. The takeoff distance covered 56% of the runway and was 1,795 meters long, with a liftoff speed of 150 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots at 320 degrees.
Following a successful takeoff, the enroute climb commenced 2 miles west of the airport, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,601 feet above sea level to 25,448 feet, an increase of 23,847 feet over a distance of 54 nautical miles in 7 minutes. This climb was followed by a 20-minute enroute level cruise starting 9 miles south of CDU9 Dunnville Airport, which covered a distance of 195 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its descent 2 miles west of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, where it decreased in altitude from 25,758 feet to 3,141 feet above sea level over a distance of 63 nautical miles in 15 minutes. The descent from 3,132 feet to 162 feet above sea level over 9 nautical miles in 4 minutes began overhead Cabin John, Maryland. The final approach to runway 19 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport commenced from the north, heading 176.0 degrees at an altitude of 141 feet above ground level.
The aircraft landed successfully on runway 19 with a touchdown distance of 376 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 13 knots at 190 degrees. The touchdown speed was 127 knots, and the touchdown rate was -160 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Following a successful landing, the aircraft taxiing phase from the runway to the parking took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 331 nautical miles, and the flight took a total of 57 minutes, consuming 2,063 kilograms of fuel.
The CRJ900 aircraft successfully landed at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot crew. With a score of 99.8%, the landing was nearly flawless, showcasing the crew's skills in executing a precise and safe touchdown.
As the aircraft made its final approach to runway 19, it was situated at an altitude of 141 feet (43 meters) above ground level (agl), having traveled 0 nautical miles (0 kilometers) and heading in a direction of 176.0°. The pilots then successfully guided the CRJ900 onto the runway, achieving a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown speed was a notable 127 knots (235 kilometers per hour), which is well within the acceptable range for a successful landing. The pilot crew also demonstrated a good sense of spatial awareness and timing by achieving a touchdown rate of -160 feet per minute (ft/min), further solidifying a safe and controlled touchdown.
The pilots' ability to manage the wind conditions during the landing was also noteworthy. With a wind speed of 13 knots (24 kilometers per hour) and a direction of 190°, the pilots successfully navigated a crosswind of 3 knots (5.5 kilometers per hour) and a headwind of 12 knots (22 kilometers per hour). This impressive wind management allowed the pilots to maintain a high degree of control throughout the landing, resulting in a touchdown that was both smooth and controlled.
The overall performance of the pilots was outstanding, with the total landing distance of 1,027 meters (3,369 feet) accounting for only 47% of the runway's length (2,190 meters). This indicates that the pilots' control and maneuvering skills allowed for an efficient use of the available runway space. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating that the pilots remained focused and alert throughout the entire landing procedure, adhering to all safety protocols.
In conclusion, the CRJ900 aircraft's successful landing at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was a testament to the skill and expertise of the pilot crew. The high score of 99.8% is a reflection of their precision, spatial awareness, and ability to navigate challenging wind conditions. The crew's performance is exemplary of the aviation industry's emphasis on safety, skill, and precision during critical flight phases such as landing.
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