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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 1,691 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,691 m of the 2,142 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 313 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 97.7%! Your performance during the approach phase was excellent, with impeccable glideslope alignment. This undoubtedly set the stage for a successful landing.
During the landing phase, your threshold height was on point, and your landing flare was very well executed. These factors combined contributed greatly to the smooth touchdown that followed.
In the touchdown phase, although the touchdown rate was slightly hard, your speed was spot on and you managed to land within the touchdown zone. The runway touchdown position being 3.3 m from the centerline speaks to your precision and control during this crucial phase.
Lastly, in the rollout phase, your runway alignment was only 3.9 m from the centerline, showcasing your ability to maintain stability and control even after touchdown.
Overall, your performance was outstanding with strong and consistent fundamentals. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for perfection in your future landings. Well done!
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