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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 1,855 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,855 m of the 3,195 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 597 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 began with a smooth taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EDSB Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport, covering 2 nm in 8 minutes. The departure roll from runway 03 was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,966 m, representing 79% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 159 kn, with the local weather at the time showing a temperature of 16 °C and a wind of 6 kn at 9°, resulting in a 2 kn crosswind and a 6 kn headwind component.
The enroute climb began over Hugelsheim in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, with the aircraft climbing from 1,422 ft asl to 35,393 ft asl, covering 90 nm in 20 minutes. After reaching cruising altitude, the level cruise phase lasted 61 minutes, covering 423 nm starting 1 mile south of Etobon in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France.
The descent phase commenced 57 miles southeast of Tossa de Mar in Catalunya, Spain, with the aircraft descending from 35,243 ft asl to 1,800 ft asl in 22 minutes, covering 101 nm. The approach and landing were smooth, with the aircraft touching down on runway 06L at LEPA Palma de Mallorca Airport, 600 m from the threshold. The touchdown speed was 142 kn and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) showed -325 ft/m.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 628 nm, lasting 180 minutes and consuming 4,867 kg of fuel. The landing distance was 1,772 m, representing 55% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 7 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.7%! This is a solid result overall, but there are certainly areas that could be further improved upon.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is evident that you had good glideslope alignment and maintained a speed that was well above the target. This demonstrates strong control and decision-making in the initial stages of the landing process, laying a solid foundation for a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is apparent that there were some areas for improvement. The threshold height being above target and a very poor landing flare suggest that there may have been a lack of precise judgment and execution during this critical phase. Focusing on achieving the correct threshold height and executing a smooth landing flare will help enhance the overall quality of your landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were a few key points that stood out as areas for improvement. The hard touchdown rate, slightly above-target speed, and touchdown point being beyond the designated zone signal a need for increased attention to precision and control during this phase. Additionally, the deviation from the runway centreline is something to address in order to ensure more consistent and accurate touchdown positioning.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the significant deviation from the centreline underscores the importance of maintaining appropriate runway alignment throughout the landing process. Paying close attention to runway positioning and making adjustments as necessary will help ensure a smoother rollout and alignment with the designated centreline.
Overall, while your landing score is strong, there are specific areas within each phase of the landing process that can be refined to further improve your overall performance. By focusing on elements such as threshold height, landing flare, touchdown precision, runway alignment, and centreline positioning, you can continue to elevate your skills and achieve even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of your landings.
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