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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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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 5,967 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,967 ft of the 16,042 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,253 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A321 began with a 20-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KBOS Logan International Airport, covering a distance of 4 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 33L, with a takeoff distance of 4,695 ft, representing 51% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 168 kn. The local weather at departure was 56 °F, with a wind of 22 kn coming from 310°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 kn and a headwind of 22 kn.
The enroute climb started over Chelsea, Massachusetts, ascending from 1,032 ft asl to 33,816 ft asl, covering a distance of 99 nm in 19 minutes. The level cruise phase began 3 miles northeast of South Shaftsbury, Vermont, lasting 193 minutes and covering 1,336 nm.
The descent phase started 11 miles northeast of Gebauer Airport in Akron, Colorado, descending from 33,309 ft asl to 11,981 ft asl, covering a distance of 65 nm in 11 minutes. Another level cruise phase followed, starting 6 miles west of Yocam Ranch Airport in Orchard, Colorado, lasting 4 minutes and covering 16 nm.
A second descent phase began 4 miles south of Evans, Colorado, descending from 11,603 ft asl to 6,883 ft asl, covering a distance of 19 nm in 5 minutes. The landing took place on runway 16R at KDEN Denver International Airport, with a runway length of 16,042 ft. The height at threshold was 50 ft agl, with a speed of 138 kn. The touchdown occurred 2,251 ft from the threshold, with a speed of 124 kn and a VSI of -174 ft/m. The local weather at landing was 37 °F, with a wind of 9 kn coming from 210°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 8 kn.
The total landing distance was 5,693 ft, representing 35% of the runway length. The taxi from the runway to the parking area took 8 minutes, covering 2 nm. The total flight distance was 1,548 nm, with a duration of 268 minutes, and the aircraft used 25,058 lbs of fuel during the journey.
Overall, achieving a landing score of 96.1% is a fantastic accomplishment and reflects a high level of competency in various aspects of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment demonstrates a strong ability to maintain the correct descent path leading up to the runway. This indicates good situational awareness and proficiency in controlling the aircraft's altitude during the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, while the good threshold height is commendable, it is important to note the area of improvement in the landing flare. The landing flare is crucial in ensuring a smooth touchdown and minimizing the impact forces on the landing gear. By improving the landing flare technique, future landings can be even more precise and comfortable for the passengers.
In the Touchdown Phase, the good touchdown rate and on-target speed are indicators of skillful piloting and control of the aircraft during the critical moment of touchdown. However, the fact that the touchdown point was 879 ft beyond the touchdown zone suggests a need for better judgment and timing during the landing phase. Additionally, despite the touchdown point being beyond the designated zone, the runway touchdown position was very good, indicating a successful alignment with the runway centerline.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the very good runway alignment showcases strong steering and control during the rollout after touchdown. Maintaining straight and centered alignment with the runway contributes to safe and efficient taxiing and deceleration.
Overall, while achieving a high landing score of 96.1%, there are areas to focus on for continued improvement, particularly in refining the landing flare technique and optimizing touchdown accuracy. By leveraging the strengths demonstrated in each phase of the landing process and making targeted improvements, even higher landing scores can be achieved in the future. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of aircraft operations.
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