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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Improve the rollout
A crosswind landing is a geometry problem. The air mass you're flying in is moving sideways across the runway, and you need your ground track down the centreline with your wheels aligned to it at the moment of contact. There are two techniques that will help, the crab and the sideslip.
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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 1,757 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 264 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, a landing score of 92.7% is a commendable achievement, showcasing the pilot's proficiency in handling the aircraft during different phases of landing. Let's dive deeper into the analysis of each phase to identify areas for improvement and further enhance the landing performance.
The Approach Phase stood out with its excellent glideslope alignment, indicating the pilot's ability to maintain the correct descent path towards the runway. This is a crucial aspect of a safe landing, as it ensures a smooth transition to the Landing Phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is promising to note the good threshold height achieved, indicating a well-timed descent towards the runway. The fair landing flare suggests room for improvement in maintaining a smoother touchdown.
The Touchdown Phase reveals a heavy touchdown rate, which could potentially lead to increased stress on the landing gear and discomfort for passengers. It is essential to aim for a softer touchdown to ensure a smoother landing experience. Furthermore, the slightly above target speed can be adjusted to increase precision during landing.
Although the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone is a positive aspect, the runway touchdown position being 3.2 m from the centerline suggests a slight deviation from the desired landing path. Consistent centerline alignment is essential for safe landings and can be improved through practice and careful adjustment of controls.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment of 13.4 m from the centerline calls for attention to maintain a straight path during the taxiing phase. This aspect contributes to overall flight safety and efficiency.
In conclusion, while achieving a high landing score of 92.7%, there are specific areas within each landing phase that can be refined to further enhance performance. By conscientiously addressing these areas and incorporating feedback into practice sessions, the pilot can strive towards achieving even greater precision and proficiency in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue progressing towards mastery in aircraft handling. Your dedication to improvement is truly commendable.
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