Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
Read more in Improve Your Take-OffsStart to finish · 20 stages, 18 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 3,146 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 788 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A380 was smooth and efficient, starting with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway at KTNT Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport. The departure roll on runway 09 was short, with the aircraft taking off after covering only 31% of the runway distance. The liftoff speed was 154 knots, with a slight crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 2 knots at the time of departure.
The enroute climb was steady, covering a distance of 83 nm in just 13 minutes as the aircraft ascended from 1,046 ft asl to 40,487 ft asl. The level cruise portion of the flight lasted 35 minutes, covering 177 nm before the descent began 14 miles north east of Moron (Provincia de Ciego de Avila, Cuba). The descent was smooth, with the aircraft decreasing from 40,492 ft asl to 2,534 ft asl in 25 minutes, covering 142 nm.
After a brief level cruise lasting 2 minutes, the aircraft landed smoothly on runway 05 at MUHG Frank Pais International Airport. The touchdown speed was 124 knots, with a vertical speed of -197 ft/m. The landing distance was 1,422 m, utilizing 45% of the runway's length.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 417 nm in 93 minutes, consuming 14,776 kg of fuel. The aircraft performed well throughout the journey, showcasing the capabilities of the Airbus A380.
Overall, achieving a landing score of 92.1% is definitely impressive and demonstrates a high level of competency in the various phases of the landing process. Let's delve deeper into the analysis of each phase to see what contributed to this successful score.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is highlighted that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates a precise descent path, ensuring the aircraft approaches the runway at the correct angle and altitude. This is crucial for a smooth and controlled landing. The precise glideslope alignment likely contributed significantly to the overall successful landing score.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when crossing the threshold of the runway. However, there was a mention of a very poor landing flare. The landing flare is a critical part of the landing process as it helps in reducing the descent rate and allows for a smoother touchdown. Improving the landing flare technique could potentially further enhance the overall landing performance.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is mentioned that the touchdown rate was good and the speed was on target. These are both essential factors for a successful landing. Additionally, the touchdown point being 363 meters beyond the touchdown zone could indicate a slightly long touchdown, which may have led to the runway touchdown position being 8.4 meters from the centerline. Improving the touchdown point and alignment could further refine the landing process.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 8.8 meters from the centerline indicates a slight deviation from the optimal alignment. Ensuring a straight rollout and precise runway alignment can contribute to a smoother exit from the runway.
In conclusion, while the overall landing score of 92.1% is commendable, there are areas such as improving the landing flare, touchdown point, and runway alignment that could be focused on for further refinement and improvement in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process!
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values