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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,300 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 675 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, Team XYZ achieved a landing score of 92.2%, which is quite impressive. Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see where there were areas of improvement and praise.
In the Approach Phase, it is noted that there was a poor descent path above the glideslope limit. This indicates a need for better adherence to the optimal descent path for a smoother and more controlled approach. However, this is a common area where pilots can continue to practice and improve their skills.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is highlighted that the threshold height was above the target. This could be an indicator of a slightly high approach, which may have affected the landing. On a positive note, the landing flare was executed well, which is crucial for a smooth touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was good and the speed was only slightly above the target. It is important to strive for hitting the target speeds accurately for a safe and efficient landing. The touchdown point being 358m beyond the touchdown zone is something that can be improved upon with more practice and focus on precision.
Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 7.8m from the centerline indicates a slight misalignment, which can be corrected with better runway awareness and alignment techniques.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off, being 7.9m from the centerline. This is another area where attention to detail and focus on alignment during the rollout can help improve overall landing performance.
Overall, this landing score of 92.2% is a great achievement, but there are always areas for improvement. With dedication, practice, and a focus on precision and alignment, Team XYZ can continue to improve their landings and strive for even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in every phase of the landing process.
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