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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,897 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 541 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Beechcraft King Air 350A began with a 10-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LEPA Palma de Mallorca Airport. The departure roll on runway 06R covered 783 meters, with a takeoff speed of 114 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 22°C with a 17-knot wind at 80°, resulting in a 6-knot crosswind and a 16-knot headwind.
Once airborne, the enroute climb took the aircraft from 1,050 feet above sea level to 26,890 feet, covering 22 nautical miles in 12 minutes. This was followed by a level cruise that lasted 63 minutes and covered 267 nautical miles. The descent phase of the flight saw the aircraft descending from 26,885 feet to 5,584 feet over a distance of 69 nautical miles in 16 minutes.
After a brief second level cruise segment of 6 minutes covering 5 nautical miles, the aircraft began its final descent from 5,192 feet to 3,699 feet over 5 nautical miles in 2 minutes. The landing took place on runway 09 at LEGR F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport, with a touchdown speed of 86 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -116 feet per minute. The aircraft touched down 541 meters from the threshold and used a total landing distance of 1,049 meters, which was 36% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than 1 nautical mile over a period of 2 minutes. The total flight distance for the journey was 379 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 122 minutes. The aircraft used 586 kilograms of fuel for the entire trip.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 94.1% indicates a solid performance with room for improvement in specific areas.
During the Approach Phase, the good glideslope alignment shows that the pilot was capable of maintaining the correct descent path towards the runway. This is a crucial aspect of the approach phase as it ensures a safe and accurate descent for the aircraft.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was above the target and that a good landing flare was executed. A proper landing flare helps to reduce the rate of descent and results in a smoother touchdown. However, the poor bank angle stability during landing is a concern as it can affect the overall control of the aircraft during the critical landing phase.
In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was smooth and the speed was on target, it is important to note that the touchdown point being 110 meters beyond the touchdown zone is a deviation from best practices. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 9.2 meters from the centerline indicates a need for improvement in maintaining the correct alignment during touchdown. Landing with a 3 knot tailwind is risky and can impact the landing performance, so it is crucial to avoid landing with tailwinds whenever possible.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 8.1 meters from the centerline suggests that adjustments were needed to maintain a straight path during rollout. This is important for ensuring safe maneuvering on the runway and avoiding any potential runway excursions.
Overall, while the aircraft landing score of 94.1% is a positive indicator, it is important to address the areas of improvement highlighted in each phase of the landing. By focusing on improving bank angle stability, touchdown precision, alignment during rollout, and avoiding tailwind landings, the pilot can further enhance their landing performance and ensure safer landings in the future. Continued practice and attention to detail will help in achieving even higher landing scores.
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