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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,500 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 566 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 87.0% indicates a fairly satisfactory landing performance, but there are a few areas that could be improved upon for a smoother and more accurate touchdown.
During the Approach Phase, the descent path was observed to be above the glideslope limit, which suggests that the aircraft may have descended too rapidly or too steeply during the final approach. This can make it challenging for the pilot to align the aircraft with the runway and execute a smooth touchdown. Improving the descent profile to stay within the glideslope limits can help in achieving a more precise and controlled approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height being significantly above the target can indicate a potential issue with the aircraft's approach angle and height perception during the final moments before touchdown. Additionally, the very poor landing flare suggests that the pilot may have not utilized the proper technique to smoothly transition from descent to touchdown. Practicing and mastering the landing flare technique can help in achieving a softer and more controlled touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was smooth and the speed was on target, the touchdown point being 135 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone is a cause for concern. This can result in using up more runway than necessary and potentially impact the aircraft's braking performance. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 2.8 meters from the centerline indicates a slight deviation from the desired alignment. Fine-tuning the touchdown point and alignment can help in improving overall landing accuracy.
Finally, during the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was noted to be very good. This suggests that the aircraft maintained a steady and straight path after touchdown, which is crucial for safe taxiing and landing rollout. Consistent practice and focus on maintaining runway alignment can help in enhancing overall landing performance.
Overall, by focusing on improving descent path control, practicing proper landing flare technique, refining touchdown point accuracy, and maintaining precise runway alignment, the aircraft landing score can be further improved for future landings. Remember that continuous training, practice, and attention to detail are key factors in achieving smooth and precise landings. Keep up the good work and strive for excellence in every landing!
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