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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 992 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 992 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 333 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 93.5% is a great achievement and reflects your strong piloting skills. While there were some areas that could be improved, it is important to acknowledge the positive aspects of your landing as well.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is clear that the descent path was below the glideslope limit and the speed was slightly below target. This indicates a need for better precision in maintaining altitude and speed during the approach. However, this is a common challenge and can be addressed through practice and attention to detail.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was below target and the landing flare was very poor. Improving these aspects of the landing will enhance the smoothness and accuracy of your touchdown. Remember to focus on maintaining the correct altitude and establishing a proper flare angle to ensure a smooth and safe landing.
The Touchdown Phase showed a smooth touchdown rate, on-target speed, and a touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone. These are all positive indicators of your ability to execute a successful landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was very good, reflecting good judgment and control during this critical phase of the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good. This shows that you were able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout and ensure a safe and straight path down the runway.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, your landing score of 93.5% demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during landing. Keep practicing and refining your techniques, and you will continue to see improvements in your performance. Great job on achieving such a commendable score! Keep up the good work and strive for even better landings in the future. You have the potential to become an even more proficient and confident pilot.
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