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Work on the flare
See Arrival Landing
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.
Read more in Flare TimingStart to finish · 9 stages, 7 scored
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline, wings not level and speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,027 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 510 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport, the Cessna C172 began its takeoff roll on runway 05, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 60 kt in 1,116 ft, which accounted for 22% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, eventually reaching a level cruise altitude overhead the departure airport. This enroute phase lasted 27 minutes and covered a distance of 39 nm, showcasing the aircraft's efficient performance in the local weather conditions, which featured a temperature of 47 °F and a calm wind of 0 kt at 319 °.
As the aircraft approached Charlotte Douglas International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 18C from the north, aligning itself with the heading of 179.0 ° at 1 nm and -4 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly below the target at 56 kt, and the touchdown distance of 405 ft was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 54 kt was also good, but the touchdown rate of -278 fpm was fair, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal rate. Notably, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 37 ft from the centreline, which may have contributed to the slightly higher touchdown rate.
The flight concluded with a total distance of 40 nm, which was covered in 29 minutes, and a fuel consumption of -426 lbs. The aircraft's performance in the local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 47 °F and a calm wind, demonstrated its ability to operate efficiently in a variety of scenarios. Overall, the flight showcased the Cessna C172's capabilities in terms of takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing performance.
The final approach to runway 18C at KCLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the north was initiated at 1 nm and -4 ft agl, heading 179.0°. The aircraft maintained a stable descent throughout the approach, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 56 kt, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown process.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a good touchdown distance of 405 ft, and a touchdown speed of 54 kt was also within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown rate of -278 fpm was only fair, suggesting a slightly higher than ideal rate of descent. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 37 ft from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path or a miscalculation of the landing distance.
The aircraft's performance during the rollout phase was satisfactory, with the pilot successfully bringing the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. Overall, the landing was scored 87.2%, reflecting a good but not outstanding performance. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 47 °F and a wind speed of 0 kt at 319°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
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