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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,618 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 573 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the M500 began with a 16-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KEYW Key West International Airport. The departure roll from runway 09 required 865 meters, covering 59% of the runway, with a liftoff speed of 110 knots. The local weather at the time of takeoff was 21°C with a 13-knot wind at 60°, creating a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
The enroute climb started 1 mile east of Stock Island in Florida, climbing from 1,007 feet above sea level to 20,051 feet above sea level, covering 39 miles over a span of 15 minutes. The subsequent enroute level cruise began 26 miles west of Coba Island Resort in Florida and lasted 14 minutes, covering 49 miles.
The enroute descent started 5 miles east of Marco Island, descending from 20,802 feet above sea level to 14,523 feet above sea level over a distance of 24 miles in 7 minutes. Another enroute level cruise segment began 3 miles north of Island Walk and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 7 miles, before the final descent started 3 miles east of Estero. This descent took the aircraft from 14,511 feet above sea level to 1,270 feet above sea level over a distance of 38 miles in 17 minutes.
The final approach to runway 05 at FA54 Coral Creek Airport came from the southwest at a heading of 49.0°, 4 miles out and at 1,251 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 05 at FA54 Coral Creek Airport, with a length of 1,618 meters, had a good threshold height. The threshold speed was above target at 103 knots, with the touchdown point being 143 meters beyond the touchdown zone and a touchdown speed of 90 knots.
The landing touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute, with the runway touchdown alignment being very good. The total landing distance was 1,102 meters, covering 68% of the runway, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a 7-knot wind at 45°, resulting in a headwind of 7 knots.
The taxi from the runway to the parking area took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 mile. The total flight distance was 166 miles, taking 68 minutes, and the aircraft used 142 kg of fuel during the journey.
First, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 94.8%! This is an impressive accomplishment and demonstrates your proficiency in conducting a safe and efficient landing.
Let's break down the different phases of the landing and analyze them in detail. In the Approach Phase, you exhibited excellent glideslope alignment and maintained a threshold speed of 103 kn, which was well above the target. This shows a high level of skill and precision in handling the aircraft during the descent.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your performance was solid with a good threshold height and very good landing flare. These actions are crucial in ensuring a smooth touchdown and minimizing any potential impact forces on the aircraft upon landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was smooth at -120 ft/m, indicating a controlled and gentle landing. However, it is noted that the touchdown speed of 90 kn was slightly higher than desired, which could potentially lead to a harder landing. Additionally, landing 143 m beyond the touchdown zone is something to be mindful of for future improvements on precision.
Despite these minor areas for improvement, your runway touchdown alignment was very good, showcasing your ability to land the aircraft within the designated zone accurately.
Overall, this detailed analysis reflects a high level of proficiency in conducting aircraft landings. Keep up the great work and continue to focus on fine-tuning your skills to further enhance your performance in future flights.
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