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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,910 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 371 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 from LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to LEVC Valencia Airport was smooth and efficient. The taxiing from the parking to the runway took 15 minutes and covered 2 nm. The departure from runway 24R at LEBL involved a takeoff distance of 1,625 m, with a successful liftoff speed of 161 kn. The local weather at departure was 18 °C with a wind of 8 kn at 209 °, including a crosswind of 5 kn and a headwind of 7 kn.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft ascended from 1,018 ft asl to 25,319 ft asl over 51 nm in 11 minutes. The enroute level cruise started 14 miles south of Cambrils and lasted 9 minutes, covering 53 nm. The descent began 10 miles southeast of Torreblanca, descending from 25,267 ft asl to 1,535 ft asl over 57 nm in 17 minutes.
The final approach to runway 12 at LEVC from the west occurred at 4 nm and 1,307 ft above ground level. A go-around was initiated at 481 ft above ground level before the successful landing on runway 12 at LEVC. The landing distance was 1,096 m, with a touchdown speed of 126 kn and a very hard touchdown rate of -553 ft/m. The local weather at landing was 16 °C with a wind of 3 kn at 120 °, including a crosswind of 0 kn and a headwind of 3 kn.
The total flight distance was 174 nm, taking 74 minutes and using 2,496 kg of fuel. The flight operations, from taxiing to landing, were executed effectively, ensuring a safe and efficient journey for all passengers and crew on board the aircraft.
Overall, it is apparent that your aircraft landing had both strengths and areas for improvement.
Starting with the approach phase, achieving excellent glideslope alignment and maintaining a good threshold speed of 131 knots is commendable. This shows a strong understanding of the necessary parameters for a successful approach to landing. However, moving onto the landing phase, while the threshold height was good, there is room for improvement in the landing flare. A smooth and controlled landing flare is crucial for a successful touchdown and should be a focus for improvement in future landings.
In the touchdown phase, there were both positives and negatives to note. The touchdown rate being very hard at -553 ft/m is a concern as it indicates a rough landing which can be potentially damaging to the aircraft. On the other hand, the touchdown speed being at 126 knots is good and shows a good understanding of the necessary speed for a safe touchdown. The touchdown distance of 369 meters is also good, suggesting the aircraft was able to safely come to a stop within a reasonable distance. Additionally, having perfect runway touchdown alignment is crucial for safety and efficiency during landing.
Overall, while there were some areas for improvement in the landing flare and touchdown rate, your aircraft landing score of 96.4% shows a strong performance overall. Your attention to detail in maintaining good threshold speed and alignment is a positive sign of your skills as a pilot. By focusing on improving the landing flare and ensuring a smoother touchdown in future landings, you can further enhance your performance and safety during aircraft landings. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in all aspects of your flying.
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