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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 3,196 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 334 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Vision Jet began with a taxi from the parking area to the runway at KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, which took 8 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nm. The departure roll was from runway 12, with a takeoff distance of 577 m (21% of the runway). The liftoff speed was 91 knots. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of -6°C and a wind of 5 knots at 160°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 5 knots.
The enroute climb started over Bozeman and saw the aircraft climbing from 5,485 ft asl to 30,442 ft asl, covering a distance of 112 nm in 22 minutes. The level cruise phase began 7 miles south of U41 Dubois Municipal Airport and lasted 39 minutes, covering 184 nm. The subsequent descent started 14 miles west of James Town, with the aircraft descending from 29,918 ft asl to 22,735 ft asl over a distance of 24 nm in 4 minutes.
After a brief level cruise phase over Manila, the aircraft began another climb 2 miles northeast of Dutch John, ascending from 22,602 ft asl to 23,275 ft asl over a distance of 11 nm in 2 minutes. This was followed by a level cruise phase lasting 2 minutes, covering 12 nm southeast of Dutch John. The final descent phase commenced 17 miles northeast of UT79 3-I Rocker Ranch Airport, with the aircraft descending from 23,319 ft asl to 6,533 ft asl, covering 88 nm in 19 minutes.
The landing occurred on runway 11 at KGJT Grand Junction Regional Airport, with the runway length being 3,196 m. The height at threshold was 74 ft agl, and the speed at threshold was 101 knots. The touchdown point was 332 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 97 knots and a VSI of -601 ft/m. The local weather conditions at the time showed a temperature of 3°C and a wind of 6 knots at 349°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 1,234 m, which accounted for 39% of the runway.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 452 nm, taking 112 minutes and consuming 236 kg of fuel.
First of all, I want to congratulate you on successfully completing the aircraft landing despite facing challenges during the different phases of the approach. While the overall score of 85.7% is a good start, there are specific areas that we can work on to improve your performance in future landings.
During the Approach Phase, it is crucial to maintain a descent path within the glideslope limits to ensure a smooth transition to the landing phase. In this instance, the descent path was poor, resulting in the aircraft being slightly above the glideslope limit. Additionally, the speed was slightly above the target, which can impact the overall stability of the aircraft during landing. By focusing on maintaining the correct descent path and speed, you can enhance the precision of your approach and improve your overall landing performance.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is essential to ensure that the aircraft is at the correct threshold height and that the landing flare is executed smoothly. In this case, the threshold height was well above the target, and the landing flare was very poor. Improving your ability to judge the correct threshold height and execute a proper landing flare will result in smoother touchdowns and overall better landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was very heavy, and the speed was above the target. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were not optimal, with the aircraft landing 3.0 m from the centerline. These factors indicate the need for improved precision and control during the touchdown phase to achieve a more stable and accurate landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 5.6 m from the centerline, highlighting the importance of maintaining proper alignment during the rollout to ensure safe taxiing and clear the runway for other aircraft. Landing with a 4 kn tailwind is also a factor that needs to be addressed, as it can affect the aircraft's performance and handling during landing.
Overall, while there were areas for improvement identified in this landing, it is important to approach these challenges positively and use them as learning opportunities to enhance your skills as a pilot. By focusing on maintaining correct descent paths, speeds, threshold heights, touchdown techniques, and runway alignment, you can improve your overall landing performance and achieve smoother, more precise landings in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your flying skills.
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