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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 3,026 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 722 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 started with a 10-minute taxi from the parking to the runway at LHBP Ferihegy. The departure roll on runway 13L covered 2 nm before the aircraft took off with a distance of 1,306 m, using 35% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 160 kn. The local weather at departure was 14 °C with no significant wind conditions affecting the takeoff.
The enroute climb began 1 mile north of Vecses, Hungary, climbing from 1,520 ft asl to 24,322 ft asl in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 48 nm. The aircraft then entered a level cruise for 2 minutes, covering 15 nm before the next climb started 6 miles south of Hrinova, Slovakia. During this climb, the aircraft ascended from 24,330 ft asl to 33,159 ft asl over a 7-minute period, covering a distance of 47 nm. Another 11-minute level cruise followed, covering 70 nm.
The subsequent descent phase commenced 2 miles south of Zlota, Poland, descending from 33,123 ft asl to 21,313 ft asl over 7 minutes and a distance of 47 nm. This was followed by a 2-minute level cruise covering 15 nm before the final descent started 2 miles north-west of Wieniawa, Poland. During this descent, the aircraft descended from 21,217 ft asl to 2,125 ft asl over 14 minutes and 33 nm.
The landing on runway 33 at EPWA Okecie required a distance of 1,401 m, utilizing 46% of the runway. The height at the threshold was 49 ft agl, with a touchdown speed of 143 kn and a VSI of -274 ft/m. The total flight distance was 301 nm, taking 91 minutes, and consuming 3,309 kg of fuel. The local weather at the destination was 15 °C with a wind speed of 10 kn at 270 °, including a crosswind of 9 kn and a headwind of 5 kn.
First, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 91.5%! That's an excellent result and shows that overall, the approach and landing phases of the aircraft were executed quite well.
During the approach phase, it's great to hear that there was excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates that the pilot had good control over the descent of the aircraft and was able to maintain the correct angle to approach the runway. The slight speed increase above target is not ideal, but it's a minor issue that can be easily addressed with some adjustments in the future.
Moving on to the landing phase, it's positive to note that the threshold height was good. This means that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when crossing the threshold of the runway, which is essential for a safe landing. However, the poor landing flare suggests that there may have been some inconsistency in the pitch attitude of the aircraft just before touchdown. This can affect the smoothness of the landing and should be something to focus on improving in future landings.
In the touchdown phase, it's important to highlight that the touchdown rate was firm. While a firm landing is not necessarily dangerous, it can put additional stress on the aircraft structure and should be avoided if possible. Also, the speed slightly above target and the touchdown point being 306m beyond the touchdown zone indicate that there may have been some misjudgment in the approach to the runway. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 5.8m from the centerline suggests that there was some lateral deviation during the touchdown, which can be corrected with more precise control inputs.
Finally, in the rollout phase, the runway alignment being 7.3m from the centerline indicates that there was some lateral drift during the rollout. This can be caused by crosswinds or improper rudder control and should be addressed to ensure a straight and smooth rollout after landing.
Overall, your landing score of 91.5% shows that you are already performing at a high level, but there are areas that can be further improved to achieve an even better score in the future. Keep practicing and paying attention to the key points mentioned above to continue refining your landing technique. Keep up the good work!
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