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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Shorten the long landing
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 2,030 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 919 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the TBM 850 began with a 6-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at EGJB Guernsey Airport. Departure was from runway 27, with a takeoff distance of 550 meters, representing 38% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 96 knots, with local weather showing a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb started 1 mile west of EGJB Guernsey Airport, ascending from 1,259 feet above sea level to 3,971 feet, covering 3 nautical miles in 1 minute. The level cruise portion of the flight began 4 miles west of the airport and lasted 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles.
Another enroute climb commenced 7 miles northwest of the airport, climbing from 4,007 feet asl to 10,810 feet over a distance of 12 nautical miles in 4 minutes. The subsequent descent began 19 miles northwest of the airport, descending from 10,812 feet asl to 5,997 feet over 36 nautical miles in 9 minutes.
The next level cruise phase started 9 miles southeast of Stoke Fleming (Devon, England), lasting 2 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles. A descenet began 2 miles east of Dartmouth (Devon, England), descending from 5,422 feet asl to 2,696 feet, covering 19 nautical miles in 5 minutes.
The flight concluded with a landing on runway 08 at EGTE Exeter International Airport, with the aircraft touching down 919 meters from the threshold at a speed of 71 knots with a vertical speed indicator showing -132 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,145 meters, representing 56% of the runway length. Following the landing, a 1-minute taxi was completed to return to the parking area.
Throughout the flight, a total distance of 100 nautical miles was covered in a duration of 46 minutes, consuming 103 kilograms of fuel.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an overall aircraft landing score of 85.0%! This is a commendable result and shows proficiency in various aspects of the landing process.
In terms of the Approach Phase, it is important to note that the descent path was above the glideslope limit. This means that the aircraft was descending too steeply or too shallow during this phase of the landing process. It is essential to maintain a proper descent path to ensure a safe and efficient approach to the runway. Going forward, focus on adjusting the descent rate to stay within the glideslope limits for a smoother landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was significantly above the target and there was a very poor landing flare. The threshold height plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth touchdown on the runway. A higher than target threshold height can lead to a firmer landing, which may not be ideal for the aircraft and passengers. Additionally, a poor landing flare indicates that the aircraft did not transition smoothly from the descent to the touchdown phase. Work on improving the flare technique to achieve a more graceful landing in the future.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is encouraging to see that the touchdown rate was smooth and the speed was on target. These are essential factors in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. However, it is noted that the touchdown point was 484m beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was 2.0m from the centerline. Paying attention to these details can help in achieving more precise landings in the future.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is great to see that the runway alignment was very good. Maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for a smooth rollout after touchdown. Keep up the good work in this aspect of the landing process.
Overall, reflecting on the areas that need improvement while also acknowledging the strengths shown in different phases of the landing process can help in further enhancing your skills as a pilot. Continue to practice and focus on refining your techniques to achieve even better landing scores in the future. Great job on your current performance and keep striving for excellence in your landings!
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