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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,454 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 621 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche started with a departure roll on runway 01 at KFRG Republic Airport. The takeoff distance was 473 meters, which was 33% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 77 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 18°C with a wind of 15 knots coming from 200°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 14 knots.
The enroute climb began overhead East Farmingdale (New York, United States), during which the aircraft climbed from 507 feet above sea level to 1,439 feet above sea level, making an increase of 933 feet in 1 minute and covering 1 nautical mile.
After the climb, the flight entered a level cruise phase overhead Farmingdale (New York, United States), which lasted 6 minutes and covered 14 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 13L at KJFK John F Kennedy International Airport, which has a runway length of 2,454 meters. The height at the threshold of the runway was 79 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 87 knots. The touchdown occurred 602 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 64 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -73 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 18°C with a wind of 12 knots coming from 190°, resulting in a crosswind of 12 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 807 meters, which was 33% of the runway length.
Overall, the total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, the flight duration was 19 minutes, and the aircraft used 10 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 81.3% indicates that there were some areas of improvement during the landing process but also some commendable aspects. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and see what went well and what could be improved.
During the Approach Phase, there were issues with the descent path being above the glideslope limit and the speed being too high. To improve in this phase, it is important to ensure a smooth descent path within the required limits and maintain the correct speed for a safe landing approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it was noted that the threshold height was well above the target and the landing flare was very poor. These are crucial elements of a successful landing as they impact the smoothness and accuracy of the touchdown. To enhance this phase, focus on achieving the correct threshold height and executing a proper landing flare to ensure a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is worth mentioning that the touchdown rate was excellent, which indicates good control during this critical moment. However, the speed was above the target, the touchdown point was beyond the designated zone, and the runway touchdown position was off centerline. To improve in this phase, work on maintaining the appropriate speed, aiming for the correct touchdown point, and aligning with the centerline for a more accurate landing.
Despite the challenges faced, you managed to land with a 12 kn crosswind, which is a commendable achievement. Handling crosswinds requires skill and precision, so well done on successfully navigating this aspect of the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it was observed that the runway alignment was slightly off centerline. This is an area where focus on maintaining alignment with the runway centerline can be beneficial for a smoother rollout.
Overall, while there were some areas that need improvement, such as descent path, speed control, landing flare, touchdown accuracy, and runway alignment, there were also notable achievements, such as managing a crosswind landing. Keep practicing and paying attention to these specific areas to enhance your landing skills and aim for even better scores in the future. Each landing is an opportunity to learn and improve, so continue striving for excellence in your landings. Great job on your landing score of 81.3%!
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