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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,194 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 274 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Boeing 787-8 started at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and took off from runway 28C. The departure roll took 13 minutes to taxi to the runway, covering 3 nm. The takeoff distance was 1,091 m, which was 33% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 153 kn.
During the climb, the aircraft started ascending from 1,750 ft asl over Bensenville, Illinois. It climbed to a height of 35,203 ft asl, covering 72 nm in 14 minutes. The local weather during the climb was 17°C with a wind of 14 kn at 320°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kn and a headwind of 9 kn.
After reaching cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise lasted 59 minutes, covering 420 nm over Eau Claire, Michigan.
The descent began 4 miles west of Stanardsville, Virginia, with the aircraft descending from 35,495 ft asl to 2,213 ft asl in 24 minutes, covering 67 nm.
The landing occurred at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 12. The runway length was 3,194 m and the aircraft touched down 276 m from the threshold. The landing speed was 134 kn, with a VSI of -701 ft/m. The total landing distance was 1,254 m, which was 39% of the runway. The local weather during landing was 27°C with a wind of 4 kn at 115°, resulting in no crosswind and a headwind of 4 kn.
After landing, the taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 7 minutes, covering 1 nm.
Overall, the total flight distance was 577 nm, taking 150 minutes. The aircraft used 7,777 kg of fuel during the flight.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 93.2%! This is a testament to your skill and expertise as a pilot. Let's delve into the detailed analysis of the various phases of the landing and identify areas of improvement to strive for an even better score in the future.
During the Approach Phase, it is commendable that you maintained excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates a high level of precision and control in guiding the aircraft towards the runway. However, it would be beneficial to focus on further refining your landing flare technique in order to improve the overall smoothness of the touchdown.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, while it is positive to note that you had a good threshold height, there is room for improvement in the landing flare aspect. A smoother and more gradual descent during this phase can help in achieving a softer touchdown, reducing the impact on the aircraft and enhancing passenger comfort.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is noted that the touchdown rate was very heavy and the speed was slightly above the target. These factors can contribute to a rough landing and increase wear and tear on the aircraft. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and runway touchdown position being 3.4 m from the centreline suggest some deviation from the ideal landing parameters.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment of 7.1 m from the centreline indicates the need for greater precision in steering the aircraft during this phase. Focusing on maintaining a straight path down the runway can enhance the overall landing performance and ensure safe taxiing after touchdown.
In conclusion, while your overall aircraft landing score is impressive, there are specific areas within each phase that can be targeted for improvement. By addressing these aspects and practicing consistently, you can further enhance your skills as a pilot and strive for even better landing scores in the future. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of your flying. Well done!
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