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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 2,440 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,440 m of the 3,209 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 832 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on achieving an overall landing score of 85.5%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to further improve your performance in the future.
During the Approach Phase, it's important to maintain a proper descent path to ensure a safe landing. In this case, your descent path was below the glideslope limit and your speed was above target. To improve in this phase, focus on staying within the glideslope limits and paying close attention to your speed to ensure a smoother approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's crucial to hit the threshold height and execute a good landing flare. In this instance, the threshold height was below target and the landing flare was poor. Work on your timing and technique for the landing flare to achieve a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, you had a good touchdown rate, but your speed was slightly above target. Additionally, the touchdown point was beyond the designated zone. Focus on adjusting your speed and touchdown point to improve your precision in this phase.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it's great to see that your runway alignment was very good. This shows good control and coordination during the landing rollout.
Overall, your performance was commendable, and there are specific areas in each phase that can be improved upon. Keep practicing and paying attention to the details in each phase of the landing process to continue to enhance your skills. Your dedication and commitment to improvement will surely lead to even better landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work!
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