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Shorten the long landing
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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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 1,407 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,407 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 792 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
While your overall aircraft landing score of 74.3% may not be as high as you were hoping for, it's important to remember that every landing presents a learning opportunity for improvement. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and see where adjustments can be made for a smoother next landing.
During the Approach Phase, the poor descent path above the glideslope limit and excessive speed are areas that can be improved upon. Focusing on maintaining a more precise descent path and monitoring your speed more closely will help set you up for a better touchdown.
In the Landing Phase, the slightly above target threshold height and very poor landing flare indicate a need for better precision and timing during the final moments of the landing. Practicing your flare technique and working on hitting that target threshold height will help you achieve a smoother touchdown.
The Touchdown Phase had some positive elements, such as a good touchdown rate and a very good runway touchdown position. However, the excessively high speed and long touchdown point suggest a need for better control and timing in these areas. Working on reducing speed and aiming for a shorter touchdown point will help optimize your use of the runway.
Lastly, the Rollout Phase showed a minor deviation from the centerline, which can be corrected with improved alignment and steering control. Paying closer attention to your alignment during rollout will help you maintain a straight path down the runway.
Overall, while there are areas that can be improved upon, it's important to view each landing as a stepping stone towards mastery. By focusing on specific areas for improvement and practicing consistently, you can work towards achieving a higher landing score in future attempts. Keep up the hard work and remember that each landing is an opportunity to grow and refine your skills. You've got this!
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