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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,329 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 318 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 92.2%! Your approach phase was particularly impressive, with excellent glideslope alignment and just a slightly above target speed. This shows your ability to maintain precision and control during the critical final moments of the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you displayed good judgement with a proper threshold height and a smooth landing flare. These are crucial elements in ensuring a safe and smooth touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, although the touchdown rate was quite hard, your speed was on target and you managed to touch down within the touchdown zone. It's worth noting that your touchdown position was slightly off-centerline, but this is something that can be easily improved with practice.
During the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was also slightly off-centerline. While this may have affected your overall landing score, it's important to remember that every landing is a learning opportunity. By focusing on maintaining centerline alignment during the rollout phase, you can further improve your landing technique.
Overall, your landing performance was very impressive and your attention to detail is evident in the breakdown of each phase of the landing. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of your flying. With dedication and practice, you'll no doubt see continued improvement in your skills as a pilot. Great job!
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