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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,634 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 314 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
While the overall aircraft landing score of 88.0% is a respectable result, there are a few areas that can be improved upon in order to achieve a higher score in the future.
In the Approach Phase, it appears that the descent path fell below the glideslope limit, indicating that the aircraft may have descended too quickly or at an incorrect angle. Additionally, the speed was slightly above the target, which could affect the overall stability of the approach. To improve in this phase, pilots should focus on maintaining a steady descent rate and speed in order to ensure a smooth transition to the Landing Phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it seems that the threshold height was well below the target and the landing flare was very poor. This indicates that the aircraft may have descended too quickly or with too steep of an angle, leading to a less-than-ideal touchdown. To improve in this phase, pilots should focus on achieving the correct threshold height and executing a proper landing flare to ensure a smooth and controlled touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was good and the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, the speed was slightly above target. However, the runway touchdown position was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to accurately land the aircraft on the runway. To improve in this phase, pilots should focus on maintaining the correct touchdown speed in order to minimize the impact on landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a straight path down the runway. This is an important aspect of the landing process, as it ensures that the aircraft remains centered on the runway and can safely come to a stop.
Overall, while there were some areas for improvement in the aircraft landing score, there were also several positive aspects to take note of. By focusing on maintaining a steady descent rate and speed, achieving the correct threshold height, executing a proper landing flare, and maintaining the correct touchdown speed, pilots can work towards improving their overall landing performance. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in every phase of the landing process!
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