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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,865 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,865 m of the 3,138 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 811 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A321 began with a 13-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LHBP Ferihegy. The departure roll took place on runway 13R, with a takeoff distance of 1,202 meters, covering 40% of the runway before liftoff at a speed of 157 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 11°C with a 4 knot wind at 79°, resulting in a 3 knot crosswind and 2 knot headwind.
The enroute climb started over LHBP Ferihegy Budapest, ascending from 1,473 feet above sea level to 38,081 feet, covering 110 nautical miles in 20 minutes. The cruise level was reached over Lackendorf in Austria, lasting 32 minutes and covering 233 nm.
The descent phase began 2 miles south of Bidingen in Germany, descending from 38,805 feet to 3,548 feet over 20 minutes and covering 93 nm. A go-around was initiated on runway 14 at LSZH Zurich at 649 feet above ground level.
The landing occurred on runway 14 at LSZH Zurich, with a touchdown point 813 meters from the threshold at a speed of 132 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) of -208 ft/min. The total landing distance was 1,789 meters, utilizing 57% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of landing was 14°C with a 1 knot wind at 140°.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 14 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 453 nm, with a duration of 145 minutes and fuel consumption of 5,586 kg.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 83.3% is a good indicator of a successful landing, but there are areas that can be improved upon to achieve an even higher score in the future.
During the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates that the aircraft was on the correct descent path leading up to the runway. This is a crucial element in ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height suggests that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when reaching the beginning of the runway. However, the very poor landing flare indicates that there was an issue with the pilot's technique in leveling off and transitioning from descent to landing. Improving this aspect can lead to smoother and more precise touchdowns in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, the fair touchdown rate and on-target speed are positive points, but the fact that the touchdown point was 400m beyond the touchdown zone is a concern. This indicates that the touchdown occurred later than desired, which can lead to issues in aircraft control and runway occupancy time. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 15.9m from the centerline suggests that there was some lateral deviation during the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 19.8m from the centerline shows that there was some drifting during the rollout after touchdown. Maintaining a straight path down the runway is important for the safety and efficiency of the landing process.
In conclusion, while the overall aircraft landing score is decent, there are specific areas such as the landing flare, touchdown point, and runway alignment that need improvement for future landings. By addressing these weaknesses and focusing on precision and technique, the pilot can strive for even higher scores and safer landings in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and fine-tune your skills to achieve optimal landing performance.
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