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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 4,965 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,965 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 560 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
First of all, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 88.0%! That's a fantastic result and speaks to your skill and proficiency as a pilot. Let's take a closer look at the different phases of the landing and see how we can make some improvements.
During the Approach Phase, it's important to ensure that the descent path stays within the glideslope limit and that the speed is maintained close to the target. While the descent path was below the glideslope limit and the speed was slightly below target, it's great that you were still able to bring the aircraft in safely.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's noted that the threshold height was good, but there were some areas for improvement. The landing flare was very poor, which can contribute to a hard landing and potentially damage the aircraft. Additionally, the bank angle stability during landing was poor, which can affect the overall smoothness of the touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, it's positive to see that the touchdown rate was firm and the speed was on target. However, it's important to work on refining the landing flare to ensure a smoother touchdown. Landing within the touchdown zone is crucial for safety, so it's great that you were able to achieve that. Additionally, being 1.6m off the centreline is within acceptable limits, but there is room for improvement.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it's noted that the runway alignment was slightly off at 4.0m from the centreline. This is another area where minor adjustments can be made to improve precision during the landing.
Overall, you should be proud of your landing score of 88.0% and the areas highlighted for improvement are all opportunities for growth and development as a pilot. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in all phases of flight. With dedication and practice, you'll continue to see improvements in your skills and performance. Keep up the good work!
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