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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,011 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,116 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Longitude began at KABQ Albuquerque Intl Sunport, with a distance of 4 nm from parking to the runway. The departure roll was on runway 21, with a takeoff distance of 5,455 ft, which was 55% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 119 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 72 °F, with a wind of 12 kn at 200 °, resulting in a crosswind of 5 kn and a headwind of 11 kn.
The enroute climb started 1 mile east of South Valley, climbing from 6,049 ft asl to 12,136 ft asl over a distance of 6 nm and a duration of 1 minute. The next enroute level cruise segment started 2 miles southeast of Pajarito Mesa, covering a distance of 16 nm over 3 minutes.
Another enroute climb started 5 miles northwest of KAEG Double Eagle II Albuquerque, climbing from 12,141 ft asl to 20,714 ft asl over a distance of 16 nm and a duration of 4 minutes. This was followed by a 53-minute enroute level cruise segment covering a distance of 339 nm.
The descent portion of the flight started 18 miles southeast of Mapleton, descending from 20,579 ft asl to 12,452 ft asl over a distance of 23 nm and a duration of 5 minutes. This was followed by a series of descent and level cruise segments as the aircraft approached KSLC Salt Lake City Intl.
The aircraft landed on runway 16L at KSLC, with a runway length of 12,011 ft. The touchdown occurred 2,120 ft from the threshold at a speed of 99 kn and a vertical speed indicator reading of -259 ft/m. The total landing distance was 3,361 ft, which was 28% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of landing was 83 °F, with a wind of 4 kn at 290 °, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a tailwind of 2 kn.
The total flight distance covered was 491 nm, with a total duration of 126 minutes. The aircraft used 4,374 lbs of fuel during the flight. The distance from the runway to the parking area was less than 1 nm, with a duration of 3 minutes.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.0%! That is a commendable achievement. Let's delve deeper into the various phases of the landing to further analyze the performance.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that the glideslope alignment was good, which indicates a well-controlled descent towards the runway. This is a crucial aspect of the landing process as it sets the foundation for a successful touchdown. Maintaining proper glideslope alignment ensures a smooth transition into the Landing Phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there are a few areas of improvement to consider. The threshold height being well above the target suggests that the descent may have been too high during the final approach. Aiming for the correct threshold height is vital for a safe and smooth touchdown. Additionally, the mention of a very poor landing flare is noteworthy. The landing flare is essential for reducing the rate of descent and ensuring a gentle touchdown. Improving the landing flare technique can lead to smoother landings and reduce the impact on the aircraft.
Next, in the Touchdown Phase, there are both positive and negative aspects to address. While the touchdown rate was firm, indicating a decisive landing, the touchdown point being 1174 ft beyond the touchdown zone is a concern. It is crucial to aim for touchdown within the designated zone to ensure optimal runway usage and safety. Additionally, the deviation of the runway touchdown position from the centerline should be minimized to maintain alignment and safety standards.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 15 ft from the centerline highlights the need for better control and precision during the rollout. Maintaining proper alignment ensures safe taxiing after landing and minimizes the risk of runway excursion.
In conclusion, while achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.0% is a commendable feat, there are areas for improvement across the various phases of the landing. By focusing on refining techniques such as the landing flare, touchdown point accuracy, and runway alignment, further progress can be made towards achieving even higher landing scores. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in aviation operations.
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