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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 2,712 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 262 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Longitude began at KLAS Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The taxi from the parking to the runway took 16 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles. The departure roll was on runway 26R, with a takeoff distance of 779 meters, which was 23% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 134 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 15°C with a wind of 9 knots coming from 220°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 6 knots.
The enroute climb began overhead KLAS Harry Reid International Airport, climbing from 3,186 feet above sea level to 28,126 feet above sea level, covering a total distance of 42 nautical miles in 9 minutes. The enroute level cruise started 12 miles northwest of 9CL4 Hart Mine Airport in Ivanpah, California, and lasted for 11 minutes, covering 77 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 8 miles east of 2CA8 B, descending from 28,306 feet above sea level to 1,950 feet above sea level, covering a total distance of 96 nautical miles in 21 minutes. The landing was on runway 24R at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, with a runway length of 2,712 meters. The height at threshold was 25 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 115 knots. The touchdown occurred 263 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 106 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -247 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 13°C with a wind of 7 knots coming from 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 7 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,063 meters, which was 39% of the runway length. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance for the entire journey was 228 nautical miles, taking a total of 62 minutes and consuming 980 kilograms of fuel.
Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 97.8%! This is a remarkable accomplishment and shows the skill and precision of the pilot during each phase of the aircraft landing.
In the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates that the pilot maintained the correct descent path towards the runway. This is crucial for a smooth and safe landing as it ensures that the aircraft is in the correct position and altitude for touchdown.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is impressive that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was perfect. The threshold height signifies the point at which the aircraft initiates the landing process, and a good height ensures a safe approach to the runway. The perfect landing flare demonstrates the pilot's ability to smoothly transition the aircraft from descent to touchdown, reducing the impact forces on landing.
During the Touchdown Phase, the fair touchdown rate indicates that the landing was controlled and within acceptable limits. The on-target speed and touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone show that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed and position, resulting in a precise touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 5.3 m from the centreline suggests that the pilot maintained good alignment with the runway during touchdown.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 5.2 m from the centreline demonstrates the pilot's ability to keep the aircraft centered on the runway during rollout. This is important for a safe and efficient taxi to the airport terminal or parking area.
Overall, the detailed analysis of each phase of the aircraft landing highlights the pilot's mastery of the landing process and their excellent decision-making skills. Keep up the great work and continue striving for perfection in every landing!
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