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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Know your rotation speed
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 6,578 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,578 ft of the 10,159 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,723 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 777-300 started with a 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KPSP Palm Springs International Airport. The departure roll on runway 13R covered 2 nautical miles and required 120% of the runway distance, amounting to 6,638 feet. The liftoff speed was 189 knots, under local weather conditions of 79°F with a slight 4-knot wind coming from 230°.
After takeoff, the enroute climb began 1 mile southeast of KPSP, climbing from 1,424 feet above sea level to 36,072 feet, covering a distance of 141 nautical miles in 11 minutes. The subsequent level cruise phase commenced 12 miles south of KTAH Salome Airport, lasting 72 minutes and spanning a distance of 2,440 nautical miles.
The descent started 4 miles west of Gaspar Hernandez in the Dominican Republic, descending from 36,408 feet to 1,954 feet over 14 minutes and covering 126 nautical miles. The final approach and landing on runway 09 at MDPC Punta Cana International Airport featured a touchdown point located 2,734 feet from the threshold. The touchdown speed was 136 knots with a Vertical Speed Indicator reading of -169 feet per minute.
After landing, the aircraft utilized 62% of the runway length, totaling 6,326 feet. The taxi from the runway to the parking area took 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The entire flight covered a distance of 2,716 nautical miles over a duration of 248 minutes, consuming 105,482 pounds of fuel in the process. The local weather at the destination recorded a temperature of 96°F with a 9-knot wind coming from 100°.
Firstly, I want to commend the pilot for achieving an overall aircraft landing score of 92.7%. This is a solid score that indicates a high level of competency and skill during the landing process.
Let's break down the different phases of the landing to provide a deeper analysis. Starting with the Approach Phase, it is noted that there were issues with the descent path being above the glideslope limit and the speed being slightly above target. These factors can impact the smoothness and precision of the approach, potentially leading to a less than ideal landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the threshold height was good. However, there was a significant issue with the landing flare, which is crucial for a smooth touchdown. Improving this aspect of the landing technique can greatly enhance overall landing performance.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was good, indicating a controlled and stable descent onto the runway. The speed was on target, which is a positive sign. However, it is worth noting that the touchdown point was 1371 ft beyond the touchdown zone, indicating room for improvement in terms of precision and alignment during touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 9 ft from the centerline suggests a slight deviation from the ideal landing position.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 11 ft from the centerline. While this may not be a major issue, striving for better alignment can contribute to a more polished and professional landing.
Overall, this analysis highlights both strengths and areas for improvement in the various phases of the landing process. By focusing on aspects such as descent path, speed control, landing flare, touchdown precision, and runway alignment, the pilot can work towards achieving even higher landing scores in the future. With dedication to practice and attention to detail, the pilot has the potential to further enhance their landing skills and overall flying abilities. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every aspect of your piloting skills.
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