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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Shorten the long landing
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.
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 1,516 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,516 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 113 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cockspur PH100 began with a 5-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KBUR Hollywood Burbank Airport. The average speed during this taxi was 17 knots. The departure roll from runway 08 at KBUR covered 699 meters, which was 40% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 111 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 10°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 4°, resulting in a minimal crosswind.
After takeoff, the aircraft climbed to 50 feet above ground level, then to 400 feet, and finally to 1,000 feet above ground level. The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Burbank, California, and reached a cruising altitude of 36,600 feet, covering 51 nautical miles in 18 minutes.
The enroute level cruise began 3 miles south of CA70 Sun Hill Ranch Airport in Helendale, California, lasting for 55 minutes and covering 513 nautical miles. The descent started 14 miles southeast of Torreon, New Mexico, descending from 36,738 feet to 8,150 feet over 19 minutes and a distance of 96 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 20 at KLVS Las Vegas Municipal Airport was from the northeast, heading at 215.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,273 feet above ground level. The approach continued with a descent from 950 feet to 27 feet above ground level in stages as the aircraft approached the runway, maintaining good alignment throughout.
The landing on runway 20 at KLVS Las Vegas Municipal Airport was successful, with a touchdown distance of 112 meters and a speed of 86 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -386 feet per minute. The total landing distance on the runway was 488 meters, which was 32% of the total runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied at an average speed of 23 knots back to the parking area, completing the flight. The total flight distance was 667 nautical miles, taking 103 minutes and consuming 598 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight in the Cockspur PH100 was executed smoothly, with effective handling during all phases of the journey.
Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 96.8%! Let's dive into the detailed analysis of each phase of the landing to see what went well and where there may be room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that there was excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for setting up a smooth and stable landing. The threshold speed slightly below target at 88 knots could be an area to focus on for future landings to ensure a more precise approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that there was good threshold height, indicating a well-controlled descent towards the runway. The very good landing flare suggests that the aircraft was nicely aligned with the runway and in the correct attitude for touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the firm touchdown rate at -386 ft/m may indicate a slightly harder landing than optimal. It could be beneficial to work on achieving a softer touchdown in the future. However, the touchdown speed at 86 knots was good, showing that the aircraft was at an appropriate speed for landing. The touchdown distance of 112 meters indicates that the touchdown point was well-planned and executed. Additionally, the very good runway touchdown alignment is a positive sign of precision during the landing.
Overall, your landing performance was impressive, with several phases showing strong execution. To further enhance your skills, you may want to focus on achieving a smoother touchdown and ensuring the threshold speed is closer to the target in future landings. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of your aircraft operations. With dedication and practice, you can further refine your landing technique and aim for even higher scores in the future. Well done!
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