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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,989 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 661 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche began with a smooth departure roll on runway 22 at LFOP Rouen/Vallee de Seine, with a takeoff distance of 0 ft, utilizing 0% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 69 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 72 °F, with a wind of 15 kn at 289 ° resulting in a crosswind of 14 kn and a headwind of 6 kn.
The enroute climb began over Saint-Aubin-Celloville in Normandie, France, climbing from 1,522 ft asl to 7,015 ft asl, covering a distance of 10 nm over a duration of 5 minutes. The aircraft then reached a level cruise 1 mile north of Rosay-sur-Lieure in Normandie, France, lasting for 53 minutes over a distance of 158 nm.
Another enroute climb was initiated 1 mile north of Rouvroy in Wallonia, Belgium, ascending from 7,034 ft asl to 8,048 ft asl, covering a distance of 4 nm in just 1 minute. This was followed by a short level cruise started 2 miles northwest of Ville-Houdlemont in Grand Est, France, lasting 1 minute over 5 nm.
After this, another climb was undertaken 1 mile southeast of Meix-le-Tige in Wallonia, Belgium, ascending from 7,872 ft asl to 8,110 ft asl over a distance of 2 nm in 1 minute. A brief level cruise followed, starting 1 mile northwest of Messancy in Wallonia, Belgium, covering 10 nm over 3 minutes.
The descent phase of the flight commenced overhead Nospelt in Luxembourg, descending from 8,191 ft asl to 3,165 ft asl, covering 16 nm over a duration of 5 minutes. A final level cruise was then conducted 1 mile northeast of Scheidgen in Luxembourg, spanning 2 nm over 1 minute in the air.
The landing took place on runway 24 at ELLX Luxembourg, with a runway length of 13,088 ft. The aircraft touched down 2,163 ft from the threshold at a speed of 44 kn, with a vertical speed indicator reading of -168 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 70 °F, with a wind of 16 kn at 240 °, resulting in a headwind of 16 kn.
The total landing distance was 2,449 ft, which was 19% of the runway length. The distance to the parking area from the runway was less than 1 nm, with a total duration of 2 minutes. The entire flight covered a distance of 218 nm, lasting 80 minutes and consuming a total of 10 lbs of fuel.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 84.4%! This is a great accomplishment, and it shows that your skills as a pilot are strong overall. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and see where improvements can be made.
During the Approach Phase, it was noted that there was a poor descent path above the glideslope limit. This suggests that the aircraft may have been descending too quickly or not following the correct vertical profile. Additionally, the speed was slightly above the target which can impact the stability of the approach. To improve in this phase, focus on maintaining a smooth and controlled descent path and ensuring that the speed stays within the specified limits.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it was observed that the threshold height was significantly above the target and there was a very poor landing flare. A proper flare is essential for a smooth touchdown, so practicing this maneuver and ensuring that the aircraft is at the correct height above the runway threshold is crucial. By working on these aspects, you can achieve a more consistent and precise landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it was noted that the touchdown rate was good and the speed was on target, which is a positive sign. However, the touchdown point was 702 ft beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was 5 ft from the centerline. To improve in this phase, focus on accurately judging the touchdown point and ensuring that the aircraft lands within the designated zone and maintains proper alignment with the runway centerline.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it was mentioned that the runway alignment was very good. This indicates that you have a strong ability to control the aircraft during the rollout phase, which is commendable. Continue to pay attention to maintaining proper alignment with the runway centerline to ensure a smooth rollout after landing.
Overall, with some focused practice and attention to detail in each phase of the landing process, you have the potential to further improve your aircraft landing score. Keep up the hard work and dedication to your training, and you will see continued progress in your skills as a pilot. Great job on your current score, and best of luck in your future flights!
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