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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 3,404 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 720 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the ATR 72 started with a 4-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LGSR Santorini Airport. The departure roll on runway 15 covered a distance of 786 meters, which was 37% of the runway length. The aircraft reached a liftoff speed of 121 knots in local weather conditions of 21°C temperature and a 7 knot wind coming from 160°, resulting in a headwind of 7 knots.
The enroute climb began 1 mile southeast of LGSR Santorini Airport and took the aircraft from 1,012 feet above sea level to 12,076 feet above sea level, covering a total of 18 nautical miles in 10 minutes. The enroute level cruise started 15 miles south of Amorgos and lasted 46 minutes, covering 215 nautical miles.
The enroute descent commenced 9 miles west of Geyikbayiri in Antalya, Turkey. The aircraft descended from 12,030 feet above sea level to 1,810 feet above sea level in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 36C at LTAI Antalya International Airport, which has a length of 3,404 meters. The aircraft touched down 720 meters from the threshold at a speed of 94 knots, with a vertical speed indicator showing a descent rate of -145 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,391 meters, which was 41% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of landing was 17°C temperature with an 8 knot wind coming from 260°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a 2 knot tailwind.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 5 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance for the journey was 267 nautical miles, which took a total of 79 minutes and consumed 792 kilograms of fuel.
Overall, achieving a landing score of 91.7% is quite commendable, showing a strong performance during most phases of the landing process. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing:
During the Approach Phase, the aircraft displayed excellent glideslope alignment, indicating precise control and adherence to the designated flight path. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's descent rate and was able to make smooth adjustments to maintain the proper approach angle.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was good, which indicates a correct altitude during the final approach to the runway. However, there was a mention of a very poor landing flare. The landing flare is crucial for a smooth touchdown as it helps reduce the rate of descent and allows the aircraft to gently transition to the runway surface. Improving the landing flare technique could lead to a more controlled and softer touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is positive to see that the touchdown rate was smooth and the speed was on target. A smooth touchdown helps reduce landing stresses on the aircraft and enhances passenger comfort. However, the touchdown point being 293m beyond the designated touchdown zone is a point of concern as it indicates a long landing, which may require more runway to come to a complete stop. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 2.5m from the centerline suggests a slight deviation from the optimal landing alignment.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 5.1m from the centerline signifies a deviation from the desired track down the runway. Maintaining proper runway alignment is important for ensuring the safe taxiing of the aircraft to the designated parking area.
Overall, while the landing score is high, there are areas that could be improved upon to further enhance the landing performance. Focusing on refining the landing flare technique, adjusting touchdown point and alignment, and practicing runway tracking during rollout can help elevate the landing proficiency even more. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in each phase of the landing process.
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