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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 1,683 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,683 m of the 2,558 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 530 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna CJ4 Citation began with a 16-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at VABO Vadodara Airport. The departure roll from runway 04 covered 468 meters, which was 21% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 117 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 18°C with a wind of 3 knots coming from 352°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
The enroute climb started 1 mile northeast of Vadodara Airport, climbing from 1,164 feet to 17,557 feet, covering 16 miles in 4 minutes. The level cruise segment began 7 miles southwest of Dabhoi and lasted 2 minutes, covering 13 miles. Another climb was initiated 5 miles west of Rajpipla, taking the aircraft from 17,574 feet to 21,843 feet in 2 minutes, covering 12 miles. The subsequent level cruise segment started 14 miles south of Rajpipla and lasted 11 minutes, covering 80 miles.
The descent began 13 miles north of Nashik Airport, descending from 21,860 feet to 4,534 feet in 11 minutes, covering 47 miles. Another level cruise segment started 13 miles west of Sangamner and lasted 4 minutes, covering 13 miles. The final descent was initiated 7 miles north of Sangamner, descending from 4,301 feet to 3,156 feet in 3 minutes, covering 6 miles.
The final approach to runway 09 at Shirdi Airport came from the west at 4 miles and 1,218 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 09 was successful, with the touchdown point slightly beyond the designated zone. The touchdown speed was 84 knots, with a very good touchdown rate of -61 feet per minute. The landing distance was 1,590 meters, which was 62% of the runway length. The taxi back to the parking area from the runway took 4 minutes.
Overall, the flight covered a distance of 195 nautical miles over a duration of 48 minutes, utilizing 671 kg of fuel. The flight was successful, with smooth operations throughout taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing phases.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 97.6% is an impressive achievement, indicating a high level of proficiency in most areas of the landing process. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and examine the strengths and areas for improvement.
Starting with the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating a precise and controlled descent towards the runway. Your threshold speed was slightly below the target, but still within an acceptable range at 99 knots. This shows a good understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics during the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your performance was commendable. The threshold height was good, suggesting a smooth transition from descent to touchdown. The landing flare was executed well, contributing to a stable and controlled landing approach.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent at -61 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and gentle touchdown. The touchdown speed of 84 knots was also good, showing an appropriate approach speed for the aircraft and runway conditions. However, it is worth noting that the touchdown point was 101 meters beyond the touchdown zone. Ideally, the touchdown should occur within the designated zone for optimal landing performance.
Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.0 meters from the centerline. While this may not have a major impact on safety, it is important to strive for precision in runway alignment to ensure smooth taxiing and minimize runway occupancy time.
Overall, your performance in the different phases of the landing process demonstrates a strong grasp of key concepts and techniques. By focusing on fine-tuning your approach speed and touchdown point accuracy, you can further improve your landing proficiency and aim for an even higher score in future flights. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for precision and excellence in every aspect of your flying skills.
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