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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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 3,282 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 466 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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Overall, you did a great job during the approach and landing phases of the aircraft. Your glideslope and heading alignment were excellent, and your landing flare was spot on. Your touchdown rate, speed, and distance were all on target as well. However, it is important to note that you landed with a tailwind, which can be risky and should be avoided in the future.
To improve for future landings, I recommend paying closer attention to the wind conditions and always strive to land into the wind whenever possible. Additionally, focus on maintaining a higher threshold height during the landing phase to ensure a safe and smooth touchdown. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and fine-tune your skills for even better landings in the future.
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