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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Departure
Lower the nose and add power to raise climb speed to 184 kt.
What happened: Climb speed was 159 kt against a target of 184 kt, running 25 kt slow through the climb.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against the climb target of 184 kt.
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed speed back to 133 kt before crossing the threshold.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 143 kt, 10 kt above the 133 kt target.
Watch for: Airspeed, targeting 133 kt at the threshold.
See Arrival Landing
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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,549 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 436 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB), the Boeing 737-900 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 25L, it was cleared for departure, and the takeoff roll commenced. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 138 knots, having covered 2,787 meters of the 3,435-meter runway, which equates to 81% of the available length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Addis Ababa, it began its enroute climb, which started 2 miles west of the airport. The climb phase was notable for its steep ascent, with the aircraft rising from 8,461 feet above sea level to 38,671 feet in just 40 minutes, covering a distance of 303 nautical miles. Following this initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 219 minutes and covered a distance of 1,702 nautical miles. The cruise phase was characterized by a steady altitude of 38,671 feet, allowing the aircraft to maintain a high level of efficiency. The descent phase that followed was equally impressive, with the aircraft descending from 38,926 feet to 3,037 feet in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 136 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Roland Garros Airport (FMEE), it entered a final level cruise phase, which lasted for just 3 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 14 was made from the west, with the aircraft aligning itself with the runway at a height of 1,333 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 132 knots and a touchdown distance of 436 meters. The total landing distance was 946 meters, which equates to 37% of the available runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took just 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,159 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 13,349 kilograms of fuel during the journey, which lasted for a total of 289 minutes.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down smoothly on runway 14 at FMEE Roland Garros Airport, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,333 feet above ground level (agl) at 4 nautical miles from the runway, aligning itself with the runway heading of 116.0°. The approach was characterized by a stable and controlled descent, culminating in a good threshold height.
As the aircraft crossed the threshold, it touched down at a speed of 132 knots, slightly above the target threshold speed of 130 knots. The touchdown distance of 436 meters was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -119 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth and controlled. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22°C and a 6-knot headwind, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment as it decelerated to a stop. The total landing distance of 946 meters, accounting for 37% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was scored 100.0%, reflecting the exceptional approach quality, smooth touchdown, and perfect rollout alignment.
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