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Shorten the long landing
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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 6,774 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,774 ft of the 7,999 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 3,336 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, it sounds like there were several areas for improvement during the aircraft landing.
What went well: - The runway alignment during the rollout phase was fair - The aircraft was able to touch down safely despite the issues
What didn't go so well: - The descent path above the glideslope limit and poor heading alignment during the approach phase - Excessively high speed throughout the landing phases - Excessively high threshold height and poor landing flare during the landing phase - Instability during the landing, resulting in a bounce on touchdown - Hard touchdown rate and long landing distance during the touchdown phase - Landed with a 14 kn tailwind, which is dangerous
Recommendations for improvement: - Ensure proper descent path and heading alignment during the approach phase - Maintain a safe and appropriate speed throughout all phases of the landing - Work on improving threshold height, landing flare, and touchdown rate - Avoid landing with a tailwind, as it can greatly affect the aircraft's performance - Focus on improving runway alignment during the rollout phase
Keep practicing and seeking feedback from experienced pilots to continue improving your landing technique. Remember, safety is always the top priority in aviation. Keep practicing and learning to ensure smooth and safe landings in the future. Good luck and keep up the hard work!
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