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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 1,881 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 541 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Beechcraft King Air 350A began with a 4-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at Bron Airport in France. The departure roll on runway 34 covered 2,668 ft, with the aircraft reaching a liftoff speed of 113 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 50 °F with a wind of 4 kn at 330°, resulting in a 1 kn crosswind and 4 kn headwind during takeoff.
The enroute climb began 1 mile northeast of Bron and took the aircraft from 1,639 ft asl to 27,763 ft asl over a distance of 34 nm in 12 minutes. The level cruise phase started over Solutre-Pouilly, France, lasting 78 minutes and covering 357 nm. The descent phase began over Coulsdon, England, with an altitude decrease from 28,146 ft asl to 8,606 ft asl over 83 nm in 18 minutes.
After a brief 2-minute level cruise over Chipping Sodbury, the descent continued over Easter Compton, decreasing the altitude from 7,927 ft asl to 3,015 ft asl over 14 nm in 4 minutes. Another short 6-minute level cruise occurred 5 miles west of Clevedon before landing on runway 09 at Bristol Airport. The landing distance covered 2,212 ft, with a touchdown speed of 72 kn and a Vertical Speed Indicator reading of -84 ft/m.
The total flight distance for the journey was 513 nm, taking a total of 131 minutes and consuming 1,517 lbs of fuel. The taxi back to the parking area from the runway took 4 minutes to complete.
First off, congratulations on achieving a commendable aircraft landing score of 97.2%! This score reflects your overall proficiency in handling the various phases of the landing process. Let's delve into a detailed analysis of your performance to highlight your strengths and areas for improvement.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it's great to see that you demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates your ability to maintain the correct descent angle leading up to the runway, ensuring a smooth transition into the Landing Phase. Keep up the good work in this aspect as it is crucial for a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you showed good threshold height and very good landing flare. These are key elements in executing a safe and controlled touchdown. However, there were noted areas for improvement such as poor landing heading and poor bank angle stability during landing. Focusing on maintaining proper alignment and stability during this phase will enhance the overall quality of your landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent and speed was on target, which are essential factors for a successful landing. It's worth noting that the touchdown point was 104 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which may indicate a need for adjustments to ensure landing within the designated area. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was very good, showcasing your ability to land accurately despite challenges.
Despite facing a 19 kn crosswind during the landing, you managed the situation effectively, demonstrating skill and confidence in handling adverse conditions. Well done on successfully navigating this challenge.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it's noted that the runway alignment was 4.0 meters from the centerline. While it's important to strive for precise alignment with the centerline, this minor deviation can be improved with practice and attention to detail.
Overall, your performance in this aircraft landing was commendable, with strengths in glideslope alignment, touchdown rate, and crosswind handling. To further enhance your skills, focus on improving landing heading, bank angle stability, and touchdown point accuracy. By honing these areas, you'll continue to elevate your landing proficiency and achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in your aviation endeavors.
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