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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,265 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 117 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 86.7% is quite good and demonstrates proficiency in several key areas. Your Approach Phase was particularly impressive, with excellent glideslope alignment and speed well above target. This shows a strong understanding of how to control the aircraft during the descent phase of the landing process.
In the Landing Phase, you maintained a good threshold height and executed a very good landing flare. These skills are crucial in ensuring a smooth and controlled touchdown on the runway. However, there were a couple of areas for improvement in this phase. The touchdown rate was hard and speed was too high, which could potentially lead to issues with the aircraft's landing gear or braking systems. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were both slightly off target, indicating a need for more precise control during this phase.
The Rollout Phase also had room for improvement, with the runway alignment off by 20.2 m from the centreline. This suggests that there may have been some difficulty in keeping the aircraft centered on the runway during the rollout process.
Overall, your performance shows promise and with some focused practice and attention to detail, you can continue to improve and refine your landing skills. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process. Great job!
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