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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Slow down before tight turns
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 1,807 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,807 m of the 2,797 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 741 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the A321 started at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 09L. The takeoff distance was 1,882 meters with a liftoff speed of 173 knots. The local weather at departure was 24°C with a 7 knot wind coming from 70°, resulting in a 2 knot crosswind and a 6 knot headwind. The flight then climbed from 2,116 feet above sea level to 35,232 feet, covering a distance of 172 nautical miles in 16 minutes.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft traveled 518 nautical miles in 36 minutes before starting its descent 72 miles north of Rio Lagartos, Mexico. The descent took the aircraft from 35,494 feet to 4,400 feet, covering a distance of 99 miles in 8 minutes. The next segment of level cruising lasted for 1 minute over a distance of 5 nautical miles before beginning another short descent of 4 nautical miles from 4,121 feet to 3,222 feet in 1 minute. The flight then cruised for 1 minute over 8 nautical miles before descending from 3,056 feet to 1,840 feet in 1 minute over a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The landing at Cancun International Airport (MMUN) was on runway 12L, with the runway being 2,797 meters in length. The aircraft touched down 744 meters from the threshold at a speed of 132 knots, with a vertical speed indicator reading -217 feet per minute. The local weather at landing was 31°C with a 13 knot wind coming from 129°, resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and a 12 knot headwind. The total landing distance covered was 1,732 meters, 62% of the runway length.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 822 nautical miles, lasting 84 minutes and consuming 6,817 kilograms of fuel. The distance from the runway to parking at the destination was less than 1 nautical mile, taking 2 minutes to taxi.
Overall, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 94.3%! This is a strong performance that demonstrates a high level of skill and precision in various phases of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates that the aircraft maintained the optimal descent path towards the runway, contributing to a smooth and controlled approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was good, providing a solid foundation for the landing. However, there was mention of a very poor landing flare. It is important to ensure a proper landing flare to smoothly transition the aircraft from descent to touchdown, minimizing any jolts or bounces upon landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is positive to see that the touchdown rate was fair and the speed was on target. These factors play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. However, the touchdown point being 331 meters beyond the touchdown zone is an area that could be improved upon. Striving to touchdown within the designated zone can enhance landing precision.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is highlighted that the runway alignment was very good. This indicates a consistent and accurate rollout, maintaining the correct path on the runway for a successful landing.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement such as the landing flare and touchdown point accuracy, this landing score of 94.3% reflects a strong performance. Keep up the good work and continue to focus on refining your skills in all phases of the landing process to consistently achieve high scores. Your dedication to improvement is evident, and it will undoubtedly lead to even more successful landings in the future.
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