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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Departure
Start bringing the nose up as the speed reaches 148 kt, not after it.
What happened: You started the rotation at 165 kt, 17 kt past the 148 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 148 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Close the throttles earlier on final so you cross the threshold at 130 kt rather than carrying excess speed.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 140 kt, 10 kt above the 130 kt target, and the nose was then only raised 1.2° in the flare, taking out little of the sink. Crossing the threshold fast like this usually carries extra energy into a flare that barely arrests the sink, and that combination usually ends in a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 130 kt at the threshold.
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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,171 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 269 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Frankfurt Airport, runway 25C, the Airbus A340 began its journey with a taxiing period of 15 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles to reach the runway. At 26°C with a gentle headwind of 3 kt, the aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 2,316 meters, utilizing 58% of the runway. Liftoff speed was achieved at 177 kt, marking the start of the climb phase.
The enroute climb phase began 1 mile south of Kelsterbach, Germany, where the aircraft ascended from 1,319 feet above sea level to 35,999 feet, a vertical increase of 34,680 feet in 23 minutes, covering 157 nautical miles. The climb phase was punctuated by several level cruise segments, including a 55-minute cruise at 35,999 feet over Aarle-Rixtel, Netherlands, and a 193-minute cruise at 38,568 feet over the North Atlantic. The aircraft also underwent several short climb phases, including a 2-minute ascent from 36,512 feet to 37,514 feet over the Isle of Man. The longest level cruise segment lasted 1,164 minutes, covering 974 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent phase.
The descent phase started 16 miles south-east of Bancroft, Canada, where the aircraft descended from 39,318 feet to 6,046 feet in 18 minutes, covering 110 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 23 at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport was executed from the north-east, with a heading of 226.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,261 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the 3,236-meter runway with a touchdown distance of 333 meters, utilizing 46% of the runway. The total landing distance was 1,474 meters, with a runway touchdown position slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centreline. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, concluding the flight with a total distance of 3,503 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 45,694 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 23 at CYYZ Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport was executed from the north east, heading 226.0° at 4 nm and 1,261 ft agl. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and threshold speed of 141 kt. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a speed of 138 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 333 m was also good, indicating a well-controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a firm touchdown rate of -347 fpm, which is typical for a commercial airliner. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 m from the centreline, which may require some adjustments during future approaches. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 kt, which further facilitated a stable approach.
The rollout phase was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the centreline. The total landing distance of 1,474 m, which accounts for 46% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 98.5%. The minor deviation from the centreline during touchdown was the only notable aspect that prevented a perfect score.
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