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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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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 2,442 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 165 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, achieving a landing score of 91.0% is a significant accomplishment, and it is evident that you demonstrate strong piloting skills and a good understanding of aircraft handling. Let's break down the analysis to provide some insights on how to improve even further.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that the descent path was below the glideslope limit, which could have contributed to the slightly higher than target speed. Maintaining a more accurate descent path and closely monitoring your speed can help ensure a smoother approach and transition into the Landing Phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you had a good threshold height, indicating a proper alignment with the runway. However, there was a noted issue with the landing flare, which could have affected the smoothness of the touchdown. Focusing on maintaining a consistent flare and touchdown technique during landings can help improve the overall quality of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the analysis highlights a heavy touchdown rate and slightly higher speed than target. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone suggests the need for better precision in touchdown positioning. Working on controlling the descent rate and speed during touchdown, as well as improving alignment with the runway centerline, can lead to more precise and smoother touchdowns in the future.
Overall, these areas for improvement are all part of the learning process, and with dedication and practice, you can continue to refine your skills and strive for even better landing scores. Keep up the good work and remember that continuous learning and self-improvement are key to becoming a proficient and confident pilot. Keep practicing and striving for excellence in every aspect of your flight operations. Well done on reaching a 91.0% landing score, and keep aiming for higher achievements in your aviation journey.
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