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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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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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 1,891 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,891 m of the 4,104 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 646 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the A310-300 began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at FAOR Johannesburg Intl, taking 11 minutes to cover 2 nm. The departure roll on runway 03L was successful, with a takeoff distance of 2,990 m, using 75% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 179 kn, despite local weather conditions including a temperature of 15 °C and a 6 kn wind at 339 ° with a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 5 kn.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started 2 miles north of FAOR Johannesburg Intl and ascended from 6,476 ft to 32,562 ft, covering 103 nm in just 15 minutes. The level cruise then commenced 14 miles northeast of FA72 Groblersdal Airport, lasting 425 minutes and covering 3,272 nm.
The descent portion of the journey began 31 miles west of OOII `Ibri Airport in Oman, descending from 32,994 ft to 6,131 ft over 20 minutes and covering 113 nm. Another level cruise phase began 7 miles north of Abu Dhabi, lasting 2 minutes and covering 8 nm, before the final descent commenced 14 miles northwest of Abu Dhabi, descending from 6,157 ft to 1,804 ft over 6 minutes and covering 20 nm.
The landing on runway 13R at OMAA Abu Dhabi Intl was smooth, with a runway length of 4,104 m. The height at threshold was 65 ft agl, and the speed at threshold was 133 kn. The touchdown occurred 646 m from the threshold at a speed of 132 kn and a VSI of -326 ft/m. Despite a crosswind of 3 kn and a tailwind of 5 kn, the total landing distance was 1,807 m, using 44% of the runway.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. In total, the flight covered a distance of 3,528 nm over 583 minutes and used 38,461 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 89.7% indicates a decent performance but there are areas that need improvement to achieve a higher score in future landings.
During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was good which is a positive aspect of the landing. However, it is important to ensure that the threshold height is maintained at the target level to improve overall landing performance.
In the Landing Phase, there were a few key issues that impacted the score. The threshold height being above target suggests that adjustments need to be made to ensure a smoother touchdown. Additionally, the poor landing flare indicates that there was room for improvement in the technique used during the landing phase.
The Touchdown Phase revealed several areas where improvements can be made. The hard touchdown rate indicates that there was excessive force upon landing, which could potentially lead to damage to the aircraft. It is crucial to aim for a smoother touchdown to ensure a safer landing experience. Additionally, landing with a tailwind, even at 5 knots, can increase the risk of a runway excursion or loss of control and should be avoided whenever possible. The touchdown point being 227 meters beyond the touchdown zone highlights a need for better alignment and control during the landing phase.
In the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 6.3 meters from the centerline indicates a need for improved precision in maintaining the desired path during rollout. Ensuring proper alignment can enhance overall landing performance and safety.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landing score of 89.7% is respectable, there are clear areas for improvement in each phase of the landing. By addressing the issues identified, such as maintaining threshold height, improving landing flare, ensuring a smooth touchdown, avoiding tailwinds, and enhancing runway alignment, future landings can achieve a higher score and ensure a safer and more efficient landing experience. Keep up the good work and continue to focus on refining your landing techniques for optimal performance in future flights.
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