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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,996 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 398 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
While the overall aircraft landing score of 96.4% is a very strong result, there are still some areas that can be improved upon to achieve a near-perfect score.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the descent path being above the glideslope limit is a concern as it indicates that the aircraft was not descending at the optimal angle, potentially leading to a less stable approach. Additionally, the slightly below target speed during this phase could have affected the overall smoothness of the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was slightly above target and the landing flare was executed perfectly. However, there is room for improvement in ensuring that the height and speed targets are met more precisely to enhance the overall landing quality.
In the Touchdown Phase, the excellent touchdown rate and on-target speed are positive indicators of a well-executed landing. The touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone is also a good sign of accuracy, but the runway touchdown position being slightly off centerline could be improved upon for better alignment.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being almost 7 meters off centerline is a notable deviation from the ideal path. Ensuring better alignment during this phase can contribute to a smoother and more controlled landing.
Overall, while the aircraft landing score is already very high, focusing on improving the descent path, speed control, alignment, and touchdown positioning can help further enhance the quality of landings and potentially achieve a perfect score. The fact that most of the phases already show strong performance is a good foundation to build upon and make incremental improvements. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in each phase of the landing process.
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