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Shorten the long landing
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 2,228 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,228 m of the 4,232 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 370 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 98.0%! This is an excellent result that reflects your skill and proficiency as a pilot. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing process to see where you excelled and where there may be some room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it was noted that the descent path was slightly below the glideslope limit. While this may have contributed to the slight speed increase in the Touchdown Phase, overall it did not have a significant impact on the landing score. Going forward, it may be beneficial to ensure closer adherence to the glideslope limit to optimize the vertical descent profile.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that you had a good threshold height and executed a great landing flare. These factors are crucial in ensuring a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, it was noted that the touchdown rate was firm and the speed was slightly above the target. This may indicate a need to adjust the approach speed and flare technique to achieve a softer touchdown in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, it was positive to see that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was 1.8 meters from the centerline. This demonstrates good precision and accuracy in your touchdown point selection. Fine-tuning the touchdown speed and rate could further optimize this phase of the landing.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was noted to be very good. Maintaining a straight path during rollout is essential for safe and efficient taxiing after landing.
Overall, your landing performance was highly commendable, with only minor areas identified for potential improvement. Keep up the excellent work, and continue to refine your skills to strive for even higher landing scores. Your dedication to mastering the art of landing is evident, and I have no doubt that with continued practice and attention to detail, you will achieve even greater success in your future landings. Keep up the great work!
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