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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 1,898 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,898 m of the 2,614 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 601 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the F-35A Lightning II taxiing from the parking area to the runway at MMUN Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, a process that took just 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then took off from runway 30L, with a takeoff distance of 434 meters, which accounted for 12% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 8 knots at 300°.
As the aircraft climbed away from Cancún, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 5,310 feet above sea level (asl) from an initial height of 1,061 feet asl. This climb took just 1 minute and covered a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its first descent, which started 6 miles west of Cancún and took 2 minutes to descend from 5,284 feet asl to 3,917 feet asl, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles.
The flight then continued with a series of climbs and descents, with the aircraft reaching an altitude of 12,760 feet asl from 4,021 feet asl in just 3 minutes and covering 33 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its second descent, which started 36 miles east of Isla Mujeres and took 2 minutes to descend from 12,868 feet asl to 11,803 feet asl, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles.
The flight then continued with a series of climbs and descents, with the aircraft reaching an altitude of 12,337 feet asl from 11,784 feet asl in just 2 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its level cruise, which started 67 miles east of Isla Mujeres and lasted for 38 minutes, covering a distance of 375 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final climb, which started 7 miles south east of North Key Largo and took 2 minutes to climb from 12,245 feet asl to 13,855 feet asl, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 13 miles east of 07FA Ocean Reef Club Airport Key Largo and took 7 minutes to descend from 13,657 feet asl to 1,109 feet asl, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26R at KMIA Miami International Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 267.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,081 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was made on the runway, with a touchdown point 198 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 164 knots, but the touchdown rate was excellent at -56 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time were a temperature of 21°C, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 289°.
The total landing distance was 1,830 meters, which accounted for 70% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft then began its taxiing to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 512 nautical miles, and the flight used 3,749 kilograms of fuel.
The F-35A Lightning II aircraft successfully landed at KMIA Miami International Airport, achieving a score of 95.0%. The final approach to runway 26R was initiated from the east, heading 267.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,081 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to the runway was precise, with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed descent.
However, there were some areas for improvement during the landing. The threshold speed was too high at 181 knots, which may have resulted in a slightly longer landing distance. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 164 knots was a little fast, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. Despite these minor issues, the touchdown rate was excellent at -56 feet per minute (fpm), demonstrating the aircraft's ability to absorb the impact of landing smoothly.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's descent and alignment with the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 21°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots at 289°. The crosswind was minimal at 2 knots, which further contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,830 meters was 70% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to land safely within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the F-35A Lightning II demonstrated its capabilities as a versatile and reliable aircraft.
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