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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Know your rotation speed
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 2,477 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 464 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-600 was smooth and efficient. The taxiing from the parking to the runway at OSAP Aleppo Intl took 4 minutes to cover 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 27 required 878 m of takeoff distance, representing 30% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 127 knots, with the local weather showing a temperature of 30°C and wind at 4 knots coming from 260°, resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and 4 knot headwind.
The enroute climb began overhead OSAP Aleppo Intl and ascended from 2,281 ft ASL to 40,738 ft ASL, covering 226 nm in 31 minutes. The aircraft then entered a level cruise 5 miles east of Kirsehir, lasting 130 minutes and covering 1,029 nm. The enroute descent commenced 1 mile north of Tarquinia, descending from 40,888 ft ASL to 1,985 ft ASL over 18 minutes and 123 nm.
The landing on runway 23 at LFKF Figari/Sud Corse was successful, with a runway length of 2,477 m. The aircraft approached the runway at a height of 41 ft AGL with a speed of 122 knots. The touchdown occurred 463 m from the threshold at a speed of 112 knots and a VSI of -135 ft/min. The local weather at the destination showed a temperature of 20°C, with a wind of 4 knots coming from 244°, resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and 4 knot headwind. The total landing distance was 851 m, representing 34% of the runway length.
After landing, the taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 1,385 nm, with a total flight time of 188 minutes. The aircraft used 7,682 kg of fuel for the entire journey. Overall, the flight was completed safely and efficiently, adhering to standard operating procedures.
Congratulations on an outstanding aircraft landing score of 99.8%! This is truly an impressive achievement that demonstrates exceptional skill and proficiency in all phases of the landing process.
Let's start by discussing the Approach Phase. Your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating precise navigation and judgment in descending toward the runway. While your speed was slightly below target, this minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall quality of the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your performance was exemplary. You maintained a good threshold height, indicating a well-timed descent toward the runway. The perfect landing flare you executed demonstrates a high level of finesse and control, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled contact with the runway surface. Your speed was on target, further demonstrating your ability to maintain consistent velocity throughout the landing process. Additionally, the fact that your touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and your runway touchdown position was 7 ft from the centerline speaks to your precision and accuracy in aligning the aircraft with the runway.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good, indicating a straight and stable rollout after touchdown. This level of precision is crucial for safely maneuvering the aircraft along the runway and coming to a complete stop.
Overall, your performance in each phase of the landing process was exceptional, resulting in an outstanding landing score of 99.8%. Your attention to detail, impeccable execution, and skillful handling of the aircraft are truly commendable. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for excellence in all your future landings. Well done!
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