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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,529 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 226 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Fantastic job on your aircraft landing with a score of 97.3%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing to see where you excelled and where you can make some minor improvements.
In the Approach Phase, you did a great job with glideslope alignment, ensuring a smooth descent towards the runway. Your speed was slightly below target, which is actually a good thing as it allows for better control and precision during the landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you nailed the threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This shows your skill and finesse in touching down smoothly on the runway.
During the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was firm but within acceptable limits, and your speed was right on target. You also managed to land inside the touchdown zone with a touchdown position just 1.8 meters from the centerline, showcasing your accuracy in positioning the aircraft during touchdown.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good, allowing for a smooth rollout after landing.
Overall, your performance was top-notch, with only minor areas for improvement. Keep up the great work and continue honing your skills to strive for even better landings in the future. Congratulations on a job well done!
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