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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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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 1,656 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,656 m of the 2,642 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 749 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a 4-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at M.R. Stefanik Airport in Bratislava. The departure roll on runway 04 covered a distance of 609 meters, which was 21% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 79 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 14°C with a 6 knot wind coming from 50°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 6 knots.
The enroute climb began over Ivanka pri Dunaji, with the aircraft climbing from 832 feet above sea level to 4,076 feet, covering a total distance of 7 nautical miles in 4 minutes. The level cruise phase started 3 miles northeast of Marianka and lasted 9 minutes, covering 27 nm.
The descent phase started over Lanzhot, with the aircraft descending from 4,088 feet to 3,112 feet in 2 minutes, covering 6 nm. The second level cruise phase began 1 mile south of Stary Poddvorov and lasted 12 minutes, covering 18 nm.
The landing took place on runway 27 at Turany Airport, with a runway length of 2,642 meters. The aircraft was at a height of 64 feet above ground level at the threshold, with a speed of 78 knots. The touchdown occurred 747 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 64 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -106 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing was 16°C with an 11 knot wind coming from 120°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 10 knots. The total landing distance was 1,557 meters, which was 59% of the total runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 68 nm, with a total flight time of 42 minutes. The flight consumed 128 kg of fuel.
Great job on achieving an overall aircraft landing score of 87.5%! This is a solid score, indicating that the landing was generally successful but there are areas for improvement. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to see where you excelled and where there is room for growth.
In the Approach Phase, it was noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit. This suggests that the aircraft may have been descending too steeply or too quickly, which could lead to a less stable approach. Going forward, ensure that you closely monitor the descent path and adjust as needed to stay within the glideslope limits for a more controlled approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it was observed that the threshold height was above the target, and there was a very poor landing flare. The threshold height being above target could indicate that the landing was initiated too high above the runway, while a poor landing flare suggests that the aircraft may not have been properly prepared for touchdown. To improve in this phase, focus on establishing the correct threshold height and executing a smoother and more controlled landing flare to achieve a more precise touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was smooth, the speed was on target, but the touchdown point was 315 m beyond the touchdown zone. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was 3.7 m from the centerline, and the aircraft landed with a 10 kn tailwind. While the smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed are positive indicators, landing beyond the touchdown zone and with a tailwind are concerning factors. Work on adjusting the touchdown point to align with the designated zone and ensuring that you always land into the wind for safer and more stable landings.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 8.4 m from the centerline. Maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for safe taxiing and exiting the runway, so make sure to focus on staying centered during the rollout phase for improved control and safety.
Overall, while your landing score is strong, there are specific areas such as descent path control, landing flare execution, touchdown point accuracy, alignment, and wind considerations where you can continue to refine your skills. Keep practicing and focusing on these key areas to further enhance your landing performance. Your dedication to improving and attention to detail will undoubtedly lead to even more successful landings in the future. Keep up the great work!
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