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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 1,753 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,753 m of the 3,489 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 535 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 smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at EGSS London Stansted Airport. The departure roll on runway 22 was quick, covering 1,412 meters which was 51% of the runway length. The liftoff speed reached 161 knots despite the crosswind and headwind present, with a local temperature of 11°C.
As the flight continued, the enroute climb began 1 mile southeast of Birchanger in Essex, England. The climb was impressive, starting from 1,444 feet above sea level and reaching a peak altitude of 34,349 feet, covering a distance of 193 miles in just 14 minutes. The enroute level cruise began over Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield in Belgium, lasting 25 minutes and covering 778 miles.
The enroute descent started near Pui in Romania, gradually descending from 33,891 feet to 1,824 feet over a period of 21 minutes, covering 137 miles. The final approach to runway 08L at LROP Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport was slightly challenging, with a slightly fast touchdown speed of 152 knots and a very hard touchdown rate of -529 ft/m. The touchdown point was 124 meters beyond the designated zone, with a slight misalignment of 8.5 meters from the centerline.
The landing was successful on the 3,489-meter runway, using 48% of the available space. The aircraft touched down slightly misaligned by 10.3 meters from the centerline. Finally, the taxi back to the parking area took 7 minutes to cover 1 mile.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 1,116 miles and consumed 6,368 kg of fuel over the course of 71 minutes. Despite the challenges during landing, the flight was completed successfully with all passengers and crew safe.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.5%! It's clear that there were several positive aspects to the approach phase of the landing. The glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating that the aircraft was on the correct descent path towards the runway. Additionally, the threshold speed being slightly above target at 155 knots shows that the aircraft was maintaining an appropriate speed for landing, which is crucial for a successful touchdown.
Moving on to the landing phase, it's great to hear that there was good threshold height achieved. This suggests that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway, setting it up for a smooth landing. However, it's important to address the issue of a very poor landing flare. The landing flare is a critical part of the landing process, as it helps to reduce the rate of descent and ensure a softer touchdown. Improving the landing flare will not only result in a smoother landing but also reduce stress on the aircraft's landing gear.
In the touchdown phase, there are a few areas that could use some improvement. Firstly, the touchdown rate of -529 ft/m indicates a very hard landing, which is not ideal for the aircraft or passengers. Working on achieving a softer touchdown will help to reduce wear and tear on the aircraft and provide a more comfortable experience for those on board. Additionally, the slightly fast touchdown speed of 152 knots and the touchdown point being 124 meters beyond the touchdown zone are areas that can be improved upon with practice and focus.
Finally, the alignment of the runway touchdown position being off by 8.5 meters from the centerline is something that should be addressed. Ensuring precise alignment with the runway centerline is essential for safe and accurate landings. Making adjustments to improve this alignment will contribute to overall landing performance.
Overall, you should be proud of achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.5% and acknowledge the positive aspects of the approach and landing phases. By focusing on improving the landing flare, touchdown rate, touchdown speed, touchdown point, and runway alignment, you can work towards achieving even better landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your aircraft landings!
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