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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Improve the takeoff
The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 3,402 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 541 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna CJ4 Citation started with a 21-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at VIDP Indira Gandhi International Airport, covering 5 nm. The average speed during taxi was 3 kn. The departure roll on runway 10 involved a takeoff distance of 550 m, which was 14% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 121 kn, with a crosswind of 2 kn and a tailwind of 5 kn.
The initial climb after takeoff took the aircraft to 50 ft, 400 ft, and then 1,000 ft above ground level. The enroute climb commenced over New Delhi, climbing from 1,801 ft to 18,261 ft, covering 21 nm in 6 minutes. The cruise phase began 2 miles southeast of Sohna, lasting 9 minutes and covering 58 nm.
The descent phase started 12 miles north of Manoharpur Airport, descending from 18,270 ft to 2,344 ft over 11 minutes and covering 46 nm. The final approach to runway 27 at VIJP Jaipur International Airport included a go-around at 363 ft above ground level. The landing on runway 27 involved a slight miscalculation of the threshold speed but had a good touchdown speed at 79 kn with a rate of -80 ft/m. The touchdown point was slightly past the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 14.4 m from the centerline.
The total landing distance was 1,267 m, which was 37% of the runway length, with a misalignment of 16.3 m during rollout. The taxi from the runway to the parking area took 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 138 nm, taking 57 minutes and consuming 678 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 91.4% is quite impressive and indicates a high level of proficiency in various phases of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the report highlights that there was excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth descent towards the runway. The slightly below target threshold speed of 95 knots may have contributed to better control during the final approach, demonstrating good judgement and decision-making by the pilot.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that there was a good threshold height and a great landing flare. These factors suggest that the pilot was able to judge the altitude and flare the aircraft at the right moment, resulting in a smooth touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the report indicates that the touchdown rate was excellent at -80 ft/min, which means that the aircraft made a gentle and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 79 knots was also within acceptable limits, showing that the pilot maintained a safe approach speed. However, it is worth mentioning that the touchdown point was 109 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which could be improved upon in future landings.
Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 14.4 meters from the centerline, which may have been a result of crosswinds or other factors. This could be an area of improvement for the pilot to focus on in order to ensure more precise landings in the future.
Overall, while there were some minor areas for improvement identified in the analysis, the aircraft landing score of 91.4% reflects a high level of skill and proficiency in managing various aspects of the landing process. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot can further enhance their performance and aim for even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your aircraft operations!
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