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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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 1,560 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,560 m of the 3,186 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 818 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on achieving a landing score of 96.0%! Your performance was overall very impressive, with some areas that stood out and others that can still be improved upon.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, which helped set a solid foundation for the rest of the landing. Maintaining this level of precision is key to ensuring a smooth touchdown.
In the Landing Phase, it's great to see that your threshold height was good, indicating that you were on the right path for a successful landing. However, there is room for improvement in your landing flare. Working on this aspect can help you achieve an even smoother touchdown in future flights.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent and your speed was on point, both crucial factors in a successful landing. It's worth noting that your touchdown point was slightly beyond the designated zone, so aiming to improve your accuracy in this area can further enhance your performance.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good, showcasing your ability to maintain control and precision during the landing rollout. Continuing to focus on this aspect will help you consistently achieve high scores in future landings.
Overall, you should be proud of your performance, as you demonstrated a strong skillset in various phases of the landing process. Keep up the great work and continue to fine-tune your techniques to reach even higher levels of excellence. Keep challenging yourself and striving for improvement – the sky's the limit!
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