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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Arrival
Begin the flare with progressive back pressure and keep it coming until the sink is arrested, rather than flying it on flat.
What happened: The nose was barely raised in the flare and little of the sink was taken out, flying the aircraft onto the runway. This pattern usually carries through to a firm touchdown with a noticeable sink rate.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smoothly reducing sink through the normal flare band, not a steady rate into the runway.
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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,040 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Vision Jet, then departed from runway 22 at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (VCBI). The takeoff distance was 1,844 feet, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 94 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 knots from a direction of 230 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 15 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead Katunayaka in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The climb took 24 minutes and covered a distance of 73 nautical miles, with the aircraft ascending from 1,032 feet above sea level to 30,624 feet above sea level, an increase of 29,592 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 22 miles north of Puttalam in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. This cruise phase lasted for 51 minutes and covered a distance of 234 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 2 miles northwest of Gingee in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. The descent took 16 minutes and covered a distance of 62 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from 30,517 feet above sea level to 6,126 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24,392 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting overhead Chennai International Airport (VOMM) in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. This cruise phase lasted for only 2 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 1 mile west of Pallavaram in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. The descent took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from 6,271 feet above sea level to 1,360 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,911 feet.
The final approach to runway 25 at VOMM Chennai International Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 249.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,309 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 69 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,039 feet. The touchdown rate was fair at -248 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 320 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 4,368 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took only 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 388 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 112 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 724 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Vision Jet successfully completed a landing at VOMM Chennai International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft began its final approach to runway 25 from the east, heading 249.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,309 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions, with a headwind of 3 knots and a crosswind of 8 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 81 knots, which is a desirable outcome as it allows for a more stable and controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 1,039 feet was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 69 knots was well within the target range.
However, the touchdown rate of -248 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have benefited from a slightly more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a high temperature of 97°F and a moderate wind speed of 9 knots from 320°. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the Vision Jet's advanced avionics and flight control systems enabled a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 4,368 feet was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to execute a precise and controlled approach, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions and the aircraft's advanced capabilities.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled and stable during the rollout phase. Overall, the Vision Jet's landing at VOMM Chennai International Airport was a testament to its advanced capabilities and the pilot's exceptional skills, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in flight operations.
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