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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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,317 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 700 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the TBM 850 began with a departure roll on runway 22 at KSPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. The takeoff distance was 337 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 97 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was a temperature of 16°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb started 1 mile southwest of the airport and lasted 3 minutes, during which the aircraft climbed from 1,225 feet above sea level to 4,652 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise began 2 miles north of Auburn, lasting 9 minutes and covering 35 nautical miles. The descent phase of the flight commenced 1 mile west of IS33 Willhoit Airport Staunton, during which the aircraft descended from 4,662 feet above sea level to 3,183 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles in 4 minutes.
Another enroute level cruise began 2 miles south of Edwardsville, lasting 6 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles. The landing occurred on runway 24 at KSTL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, with a runway length of 2,317 meters. The height at the threshold was 75 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 90 knots. The touchdown occurred 700 meters from the threshold at a speed of 69 knots, with a vertical speed indicator reading of -166 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 15°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 270°.
The total landing distance was 1,405 meters, which accounted for 61% of the runway. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance covered was 85 nautical miles, taking a total of 41 minutes and consuming 79 kilograms of fuel.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 87.8%! This is a commendable effort, but there are certain areas that could use improvement in order to further enhance your performance.
In the Approach Phase, it is noted that there was a poor descent path above glideslope limit and the speed was slightly above the target. It is important to ensure that the descent path is maintained within the glideslope limits to ensure a smooth approach and landing. Additionally, it is essential to closely monitor and adjust the aircraft's speed to ensure it aligns with the target speed for a safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is observed that the threshold height was well above the target and there was a very poor landing flare. A proper landing flare is crucial in ensuring a smooth touchdown and reducing the risk of a hard landing. Additionally, maintaining the threshold height close to the target is essential for a precise landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, although the touchdown rate was good and the speed was on target, the touchdown point being 267m beyond the touchdown zone is a concern. It is important to aim for touchdown within the designated zone to ensure optimal landing distance and safety. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 5.3m from the centerline indicates a need for improved alignment during touchdown.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 5.8m from the centerline highlights the need for improved alignment control during the rollout phase. Maintaining proper alignment is crucial for a safe and efficient rollout after landing.
Overall, while your aircraft landing score is commendable, there are areas for improvement in each phase of the landing process. By focusing on maintaining proper descent path, speed control, landing flare, touchdown point accuracy, and runway alignment, you can further enhance your landing performance. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your aircraft operations.
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