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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Know your rotation speed
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 1,117 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,117 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 452 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
First and foremost, I want to commend you on achieving an overall aircraft landing score of 85.9%! This is a solid performance that reflects your skill and proficiency as a pilot.
Let's break down the different phases of the landing and see where improvements can be made:
Approach Phase: The descent path above the glideslope limit and slightly below target speed indicate room for improvement in maintaining a smooth and consistent approach. By focusing on maintaining the correct descent path and speed, you can enhance the overall quality of the approach phase.
Landing Phase: While the threshold height was slightly above target, it's great to see that you executed an excellent landing flare. This shows that you have a good grasp of the landing technique. Focus on fine-tuning your approach to achieve the desired threshold height for a more precise landing.
Touchdown Phase: Your touchdown rate was fair, and your speed was on target, which is a positive sign of your ability to control the aircraft during touchdown. However, there is always room for improvement in achieving a smoother touchdown. Work on refining your technique to achieve a smoother and more controlled touchdown.
Rollout Phase: The runway alignment being slightly off from the centerline shows potential for improvement in maintaining proper alignment during the rollout phase. By focusing on adjusting your alignment to be closer to the centerline, you can enhance the overall precision of your landing.
Overall, your performance in each phase of the landing process shows promise and room for growth. By honing your skills in maintaining descent path, speed control, threshold height, touchdown technique, and runway alignment, you can further improve your landing scores. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your flying endeavors. Remember, practice makes perfect, and with dedication and persistence, you can achieve even higher scores in your future landings. Keep flying high!
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