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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 1,635 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,635 m of the 2,492 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 369 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, an aircraft landing score of 91.2% is a strong performance, and there are many positive aspects to highlight in each phase of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was good, indicating that the aircraft was on the correct descent path towards the runway. However, there was room for improvement in heading alignment. It is important for the aircraft to be aligned with the runway centerline during approach to ensure a smooth and precise landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is impressive that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. These factors contribute to a smooth touchdown and minimize the risk of a hard landing. However, there were issues with bank angle stability during landing. Maintaining a stable bank angle is crucial for a safe and controlled landing, so this is an area that could be focused on in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate and speed were on target, indicating a well-controlled descent onto the runway. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone is a positive indicator of accuracy in landing. The fact that the runway touchdown position was only 9.4 m from the centerline is a testament to the pilot's precision in alignment.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment of 11.9 m from the centerline suggests some minor deviation from the ideal path. However, this can be improved through continued practice and attention to runway alignment during rollout.
Overall, this landing performance demonstrates strong skills in key areas such as glideslope alignment, touchdown accuracy, and threshold height control. By addressing areas of improvement such as heading alignment, bank angle stability, and runway alignment, even greater scores can be achieved in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process.
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