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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.
Side view — the last 1,364 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,364 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 262 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on achieving a landing score of 94.8%! Let's take a closer look at each phase of the landing and see how we can continue to improve.
During the Approach Phase, it's important to ensure that the glideslope alignment is stable and the speed is consistently on target. In this case, the glideslope alignment was a bit unstable and the speed was slightly below target. Moving forward, focus on maintaining a steady glideslope and keeping a closer eye on your speed to improve in this area.
In the Landing Phase, it's fantastic to see that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. However, there were some issues with bank angle stability during the landing. Remember to keep the aircraft properly aligned during the final approach to avoid any unnecessary deviations.
The Touchdown Phase seems to have gone well overall, with a good touchdown rate and the speed being on target. It's great to hear that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, showing good control of the aircraft. The slight deviation from the centreline can be improved with more practice and focus on runway alignment.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off, being 8.6 m from the centreline. Pay close attention to maintaining proper alignment during the rollout phase to ensure a smooth and accurate landing.
Overall, your performance was impressive with a high landing score. Keep up the good work and continue to focus on areas that need improvement to further enhance your skills as a pilot. With dedication and practice, you will undoubtedly see even greater success in your future landings. Well done!
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