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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 1,622 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,622 m of the 2,977 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 572 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A300 started with a taxi from the parking area to the runway at EGNX East Midlands Airport, covering 4 nm in 11 minutes. The aircraft entered the runway 27 for departure, with an average speed of 19 kn. The takeoff roll covered 44% of the runway at a distance of 1,148 m, with a liftoff speed of 164 kn. The local weather at the time showed a temperature of 8 °C, wind speed of 14 kn at 250 °, with a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 13 kn.
The departure climb from the runway took the aircraft to various altitudes – first to 50 ft agl, then to 400 ft agl, and finally to 1,000 ft agl. The enroute climb started overhead Castle Donington, climbing from 1,314 ft asl to 8,685 ft asl in 3 minutes and 11 nm covered. The aircraft then leveled off in cruise over Market Bosworth for 2 minutes, covering 11 nm, before starting another climb near Pailton. This climb took the plane from 9,756 ft asl to 34,187 ft asl in 16 minutes, covering 109 nm.
The aircraft then settled into a level cruise over Bethersden for 51 minutes, covering 398 nm. The enroute descent began 5 miles southeast of Meiringen, coming down from 33,596 ft asl to 4,062 ft asl in 20 minutes and 95 nm covered. It then leveled off briefly over Ferrera Erbognone for 4 minutes, covering 15 nm, before descending again near Cassolnovo. The descent here was from 3,850 ft asl to 1,990 ft asl in 4 minutes and 10 nm covered.
The final approach to runway 35R at LIMC Milan Malpensa International Airport included a descent from 1,255 ft agl, with the touchdown occurring slightly beyond the touchdown zone at 142 kn. The landing was fair, with a touchdown rate of -227 ft/m, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 9.4 m from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,539 m, covering 52% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied at an average speed of 44 kn to the parking area, covering 2 nm in 8 minutes. Overall, the flight covered a distance of 662 nm, taking 119 minutes and using 9,204 kg of fuel.
Firstly, let's focus on the positives of the aircraft landing. The Approach Phase had an excellent glideslope alignment, which demonstrates the pilot's skill in maintaining a smooth descent towards the runway. Additionally, having a slightly above target threshold speed of 145 knots shows good control and precision in managing the aircraft's approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's great to see that the threshold height was good, indicating a well-executed descent towards the runway. The mention of a good landing flare signifies that the pilot was able to smoothly transition from descent to touchdown, further ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
However, there are areas for improvement highlighted in the Touchdown Phase. While the touchdown rate of -227 ft/m is considered fair, it would be beneficial to aim for a softer touchdown to minimize stress on the landing gear and ensure passenger comfort. The touchdown speed of 142 knots being a little fast may indicate the need for more precise speed control during the final moments of the landing.
Moreover, the touchdown point being 153 meters beyond the touchdown zone suggests that adjustments could be made to ensure the aircraft touches down in the designated area for optimal runway utilization. The misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 9.4 meters from the centerline also indicates the need for greater precision in maintaining a straight path while landing.
Overall, with a landing score of 93.9%, this aircraft landing shows a strong performance with room for refinement in specific areas. By focusing on improving touchdown speed control, touchdown point accuracy, and runway alignment, the pilot can work towards achieving an even higher landing score in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process.
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