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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 5,939 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,939 ft of the 11,075 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,980 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A380 began with a smooth departure from runway 04R at KBOS Logan International Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,478 ft, covering 46% of the runway with a liftoff speed of 154 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 59 °F with a wind speed of 15 kn at 351° resulting in a crosswind of 7 kn and a headwind of 13 kn.
The enroute climb started overhead Winthrop, Massachusetts, climbing from 1,049 ft asl to 38,749 ft asl in just 12 minutes, covering 84 nm. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase 17 miles south of Phippsburg, Maine, lasting 209 minutes and covering 2,549 nm.
Another climb phase took place at Latitude: 62.5677842, Longitude: -1.9637365, ascending from 38,662 ft asl to 40,685 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 29 nm. This was followed by another level cruise phase at Latitude: 62.5349661, Longitude: -0.8545862, lasting 99 minutes and covering 889 nm.
The descent phase began 1 mile west of Tarkhovka, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, descending from 39,063 ft asl to 2,811 ft asl in 10 minutes, covering 31 nm. Another short level cruise phase followed at l mile west of Otradnoye, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, lasting 4 minutes and covering 9 nm.
The landing took place on runway 28R at ULLI Pulkovo Airport, with a runway length of 11,075 ft. The height at threshold was 29 ft agl, touchdown speed was 128 kn with a VSI of -207 ft/m. The total landing distance was 5,661 ft, accounting for 51% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of landing was 36 °F with a 16 kn wind at 300° resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 15 kn.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 6 minutes and covered 1 nm. The total flight distance was 3,601 nm, taking 364 minutes and utilizing 235,799 lbs of fuel.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 92.2%! This score indicates a very high level of performance during the aircraft landing process. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and analyze each aspect in detail.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This is crucial for a safe and precise landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is descending at the correct angle towards the runway. An excellent glideslope alignment demonstrates strong piloting skills and decision-making.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is mentioned that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was fair. The threshold height reflects the height at which the aircraft crosses the runway threshold, while the landing flare refers to the pilot's technique of transitioning from descent to a level landing attitude. While the threshold height was good, there is room for improvement in the landing flare to achieve a more controlled and smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was fair, and the speed was on target. A fair touchdown rate suggests that there may have been some variability in the descent rate just before touchdown. However, the fact that the speed was on target indicates that the aircraft was at the correct airspeed for landing, which is essential for a safe touchdown.
It is also noted that the touchdown point was 602 ft beyond the touchdown zone. While this distance may be slightly farther than ideal, it is within an acceptable range. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was 16 ft from the centerline, which indicates a minor deviation but does not pose a significant safety concern.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is mentioned that the runway alignment was 44 ft from the centerline. While closer alignment to the centerline is generally preferred, a deviation of 44 ft is within acceptable limits and does not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
In conclusion, while there are areas for improvement in certain phases of the landing such as the landing flare and touchdown rate, an overall score of 92.2% is impressive. Keep up the good work and continue refining your skills to achieve even higher levels of performance in future landings.
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