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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 1,814 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,814 m of the 3,885 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 487 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on achieving a landing score of 98.2%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing process.
In the Approach Phase, you had a descent path below the glideslope limit. While it's important to stay within the designated path, it's fantastic that you were able to maintain control and adjust accordingly.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you had a good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This shows excellent precision and control during the critical final moments before touchdown.
During the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was good and your speed was on target. It's also noteworthy that you touched down 77 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was 7.1 meters from the centerline. While ideally, you want to be closer to the centerline, this slight deviation did not significantly impact your overall performance.
Overall, your landing score reflects your dedication to mastering each phase of the landing process. Keep up the excellent work and continue striving for perfection in all aspects of your flying. Your attention to detail and commitment to improvement will no doubt lead to even greater successes in the future. Great job!
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