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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,508 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,508 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 396 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Vision Jet from YPAD Adelaide Intl to YMEN Essendon was successful, with various stages of the journey providing different challenges and experiences. The taxiing from the parking to the runway took 11 minutes, covering 2 nm. The departure from runway 23 at Adelaide Intl involved a takeoff distance of 679 m, which was 23% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 93 kn. The local weather at the time of departure included a temperature of 29 °C and a wind of 11 kn at 80 °, with a crosswind of 6 kn and a tailwind of 10 kn.
The initial climb started overhead Glenelg North, South Australia, ascending from 1,043 ft asl to 10,007 ft asl in 5 minutes, covering 10 nm. The level cruise phase began 1 mile northeast of Clarendon and lasted 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. Another climb occurred 1 mile northeast of Clarendon, taking the aircraft from 10,252 ft asl to 30,004 ft asl in 16 minutes, covering 61 nm. The subsequent level cruise segment commenced 6 miles south of YTAI Sherlock Ultralight Airfield Tailem Bend and lasted 25 minutes, covering 138 nm.
The descent phase started 1 mile northeast of Horsham, Victoria, descending from 29,828 ft asl to 3,232 ft asl in 27 minutes, covering 131 nm. The following level cruise segment began 3 miles northeast of Clarkefield, Victoria, and lasted 4 minutes, covering 11 nm. The landing on runway 17 at Essendon required a touchdown at 394 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 89 kn and a VSI of -387 ft/m. The local weather at Essendon included a temperature of 20 °C and a wind of 18 kn at 180 °, with a headwind of 18 kn and a crosswind of 1 kn. The total landing distance was 665 m, which was 44% of the runway length.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 361 nm, lasting 100 minutes, and consuming 170 kg of fuel. The journey showcased the capabilities of the Vision Jet in various phases of flight, from taxiing and takeoff to climb, cruise, descent, and landing.
First of all, I want to congratulate the pilot on achieving an overall landing score of 94.7%. This is a very impressive result and reflects a high level of skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the different phases of landing.
Looking at the detailed analysis of the landing, it is important to note that while the Approach Phase had a poor descent path above the glideslope limit, this can be an area for improvement. Maintaining a proper descent path is crucial for a safe and smooth landing, so focusing on this aspect in future flights could help enhance overall performance.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was slightly above target, but there was a good landing flare. This shows that the pilot was able to adjust well during the final moments before touchdown, which is essential for a successful landing. Ensuring proper threshold height alignment can help in achieving a more precise touchdown point in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is highlighted that the touchdown rate was hard, and the speed was a little above target. While the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, the runway touchdown position was slightly off-center. These factors indicate the need for improvement in terms of controlling speed and rate of descent during touchdown. Working on achieving a softer touchdown and proper alignment with the centerline can contribute to smoother landings in the future.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is observed that the runway alignment was 4.6 meters from the centerline. Maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for ensuring a straight rollout and safe taxiing after landing. Practicing alignment techniques can help in achieving more precise landings and improving overall performance.
Overall, while the landing score is excellent, there are certain areas that can be worked on to further enhance landing proficiency. Focusing on descent path control, threshold height alignment, touchdown technique, and runway alignment can lead to even better outcomes in future flights. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of aircraft operations.
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