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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,891 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 509 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 91.7% is quite impressive, and it is evident that the pilot displayed a high level of proficiency throughout various phases of the landing.
During the Approach Phase, there were some areas that could be improved upon, such as maintaining a descent path within the glideslope limit and ensuring that the speed is kept at the target level. However, these are relatively minor issues that can be easily addressed with practice and focus.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was fair. This indicates that the pilot has a good understanding of the necessary techniques for a safe and successful landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed are particularly noteworthy. These are crucial factors in ensuring a comfortable landing for both the passengers and the aircraft. While the touchdown point being slightly beyond the designated zone and the runway touchdown position being off-center are areas for improvement, these do not detract significantly from the overall score.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being slightly off-center is another area that can be worked on. Ensuring that the aircraft maintains a straight path upon landing is essential for a smooth rollout and for safety reasons.
Overall, this landing performance demonstrates a strong proficiency level, with room for improvement in certain areas. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot has the potential to achieve even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in every aspect of your flying skills. Way to go!
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