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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,586 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,705 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a DC Designs F4J, then departed from runway 29R at KTOA Zamperini Field, with a takeoff distance of 3,231 feet, which was 83% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 202 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 80°F and a wind speed of 5 knots at 229°.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile southeast of Redondo Beach, California. The climb took place from an altitude of 1,060 feet above sea level to 2,883 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,824 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent overhead Santa Monica, California, descending from 2,863 feet above sea level to 2,042 feet above sea level, a decrease of 821 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 34L at KVNY Van Nuys Airport was made from the south, heading 355.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,216 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 34L was successful, with a touchdown point 1,347 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 157 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -152 feet per minute, also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect as well.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 23 knots at 350°. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 23 knots. The total landing distance was 4,420 feet, which was 67% of the runway length. The total flight distance was 25 nautical miles, and the flight took 7 minutes, using -12 pounds of fuel. The flight ended with a short taxiing period from the runway to the parking area, taking 3 minutes and covering less than a nautical mile.
The DC Designs F4J VF-84 aircraft successfully landed at KVNY Van Nuys Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 34L was initiated from the south, heading 355.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,216 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 23 knots from 350°.
The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a threshold speed of 176 knots being achieved, which is considered good. The touchdown point was located 1,347 feet beyond the touchdown zone, but this was still within a reasonable distance, given the runway length of 6,586 feet. The touchdown speed of 157 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -152 feet per minute (fpm) was within the acceptable range. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.
The local weather conditions, including a 2-knot crosswind and a 23-knot headwind, presented a challenge to the pilot, but the aircraft's performance was not significantly affected. The total landing distance of 4,420 feet was 67% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance, given the wind conditions. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.
Overall, the DC Designs F4J VF-84 aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its flight operations during the landing at KVNY Van Nuys Airport. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were well-coordinated, resulting in a safe and successful landing. The score of 94.7% reflects the high level of proficiency achieved during this landing.
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