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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Improve the taxi
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,005 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,639 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A321 was a smooth and efficient one. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport took approximately 6 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 21R saw the aircraft take off after traveling 3,869 ft, which was 45% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 154 knots.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft ascended from 1,679 ft above sea level to 32,410 ft, covering a distance of 134 nm in 21 minutes. The weather at the time indicated a temperature of 43 °F with wind at 21 knots coming from 210°, resulting in a headwind of 21 knots.
The level cruise phase began at Pymatuning Central Airport in Pennsylvania and lasted 14 minutes, covering 96 nm. Descent started south east of Weedville, Pennsylvania, with the aircraft descending from 32,325 ft to 30,380 ft in 2 minutes over a distance of 17 nm.
After another brief level cruise, the aircraft descended from 30,326 ft to 9,565 ft over 13 minutes, covering 99 nm. The final approach to LaGuardia Airport from the northeast was smooth, with the aircraft touchdown at 272 ft beyond the designated zone on runway 22.
The landing speed was slightly above target at 149 knots, with a touchdown speed of 138 knots. The landing rate was fair at -228 ft/m, with a total landing distance of 3,604 ft, which was 51% of the runway length. The landing alignment was very good.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 473 nm, lasting 96 minutes and consuming 9,065 lbs of fuel. The transition from one phase of flight to another was handled efficiently, resulting in a successful and safe journey for all passengers.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 99.7%! This is a testament to the skill and precision of the pilot during each phase of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment is particularly commendable as it indicates a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. The slight deviation in threshold speed, being slightly above the target at 149 knots, is notable but not a significant concern.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height demonstrates a level of accuracy in approaching the runway at the right altitude. Additionally, executing a perfect landing flare shows exceptional control and finesse in managing the aircraft's descent towards the runway.
In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate of -228 ft/m is considered fair, there is room for improvement to achieve a smoother touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 138 knots is within acceptable limits and indicates a well-executed landing. The fact that the touchdown point was 272 feet beyond the touchdown zone is worth noting for future improvements in touchdown accuracy.
Lastly, the runway touchdown alignment being classified as very good is a significant achievement as it ensures a safe and precise landing on the runway centerline. Overall, each phase of the landing process was executed with skill and precision, leading to an impressive overall landing score. Keep up the excellent work and strive for further refinement in each aspect of the landing procedure to maintain high standards in aviation safety and proficiency.
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