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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,720 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,987 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone.
The rest of the report
Overall, while your aircraft landing score of 74.5% may not have been as high as you had hoped, there are several positive aspects to take note of.
During the Approach Phase, it is commendable that you were able to maintain a descent path below the glideslope limit, although your speed was slightly below target. This shows good control and awareness of the aircraft's positioning in relation to the runway.
In the Landing Phase, you managed to achieve a good threshold height, indicating a solid understanding of the aircraft's altitude during the final approach. However, there are areas for improvement, such as the poor landing flare and heading, as well as the unstable bank angle during the landing. Focusing on these aspects in future landings can help improve your overall score.
During the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was very hard, it is positive to note that your speed was on target. However, the landing point being 1516 ft beyond the touchdown zone and 481 ft from the centreline may indicate a need for more precision during the touchdown phase. Additionally, experiencing a bounce on touchdown is a common issue that can be improved with practice and focus on smoother landings.
Overall, with dedication to practicing and improving on the areas identified, you have the potential to significantly increase your aircraft landing score in the future. Remember that each landing presents an opportunity for growth and learning, so continue to approach each landing with a positive attitude and determination to improve. Keep up the hard work, and your skills as a pilot will continue to develop and strengthen.
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