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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 1,718 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,718 m of the 2,398 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,099 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Li-2 Aeroflot USSR-69318 began with a 10-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway, covering a distance of 3nm. The departure roll took place on runway 34 at LRBC Bacau, with a takeoff distance of 999m, which was 40% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 94 knots. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 9 °C, with a 3 knot wind coming from 10° resulting in a 1 knot crosswind and a 3 knot headwind.
The enroute climb began overhead Bacau, climbing from 1,588 feet above sea level to 3,661 feet, covering a distance of 7nm in 3 minutes. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase starting 1 mile northwest of Prajesti in Bacau, lasting 6 minutes and covering 18nm.
The landing occurred on runway 32 at LRIA Iasi, which had a length of 2,398m. The aircraft was at a height of 96 feet above ground level at the threshold with a speed of 78 knots. The touchdown took place 888m from the threshold at a speed of 62 knots with a vertical speed indicator reading of -6 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 8 °C, with a 3 knot wind coming from 210° resulting in a 3 knot crosswind and a 1 knot tailwind. The total landing distance was 1,406m, which accounted for 59% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in 3 minutes, covering less than 1nm. The total flight distance was 59nm, with the flight duration being 46 minutes. The flight consumed 118kg of fuel.
First off, I want to commend you for the aspects of your landing that were executed well. It's great to see that your touchdown rate was perfect and that your speed was on target during the Touchdown Phase. These are crucial elements in ensuring a safe and successful landing.
However, your overall landing score of 63.0% indicates that there are certain areas where improvement is needed. Let's break down the issues identified in each phase of the landing:
During the Approach Phase, it's concerning to see that the descent path was above the glideslope limit and that heading alignment was poor. Ensuring that you are following the correct descent path and maintaining proper heading alignment is crucial in setting yourself up for a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's noticeable that the threshold height was significantly above target and that the landing flare was very poor. Additionally, poor landing heading and bank angle stability were observed. Properly executing the landing flare, maintaining the correct heading, and ensuring stability in your bank angle are all important factors in achieving a smooth and controlled landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, while your touchdown rate and speed were on target, it's concerning to see that the touchdown point was significantly beyond the touchdown zone and that the runway touchdown position was not aligned with the centerline. These issues indicate a lack of precision in your touchdown, which is essential in ensuring a safe and accurate landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 17.2m from the centerline. Maintaining proper runway alignment is key in ensuring that you are safely and effectively coming to a stop after landing.
Overall, it's clear that there are a few key areas where improvement is needed in your landing technique. Focusing on maintaining proper descent path, heading alignment, landing flare, touchdown precision, and runway alignment will likely result in a significant improvement in your landing score. Remember, every landing is an opportunity to learn and grow as a pilot, so keep practicing and seeking opportunities to enhance your skills. I have faith that with dedication and focus, you can achieve a higher landing score in the future. Keep up the hard work!
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