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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 3,885 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 802 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
While an aircraft landing score of 83.7% may not be the best, it’s important to recognize areas for improvement and commendable aspects of the landing. Let’s break down the different phases of the landing to better understand where improvements can be made.
In the Approach Phase, the descent path was above the glideslope limit. This indicates that the aircraft was descending too steeply or too shallowly during the approach to the runway. It’s crucial for pilots to maintain the correct descent path to ensure a smooth and safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was well above the target and the landing flare was very poor. The threshold height being above the target means that the aircraft was likely coming in too high, which can lead to a hard landing and potential runway overrun. A poor landing flare can also contribute to a hard touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was hard, it’s positive to note that the speed was on target. However, the touchdown point being 384 meters beyond the touchdown zone is concerning, as it indicates that the aircraft touched down too far along the runway. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 6.9 meters from the centerline shows room for improvement in maintaining proper alignment during touchdown.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was off by 7.0 meters from the centerline. Proper runway alignment is crucial for the safe taxiing and exit from the runway after landing.
While there are definitely areas that need improvement in this landing, it’s important to remember that every landing presents an opportunity to learn and grow as a pilot. By identifying the specific areas that need work – such as maintaining the correct descent path, improving the landing flare, and ensuring proper touchdown point and alignment – pilots can make strides towards achieving smoother and more precise landings in the future. It’s all part of the learning process, and with dedication and practice, improvements can certainly be made. Keep up the hard work and focus on honing your skills for even better landings ahead.
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