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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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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 2,193 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,193 m of the 3,331 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,096 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Great job on your recent aircraft landing, despite a few areas for improvement! Your overall score of 79.2% shows that you have strong skills as a pilot, but there are some specific areas where you can focus on to improve your next landing.
During the Approach Phase, it's important to maintain a descent path within the glideslope limit and to keep your speed on target. In this instance, your descent path was above the limit and your speed was slightly above target. By focusing on these factors, you can ensure a smoother approach in the future.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's noted that your threshold height was significantly above target and you had a very poor landing flare. These aspects can greatly affect the smoothness and safety of your landing. By practicing your flare technique and paying attention to your threshold height, you can work towards a more precise touchdown in future landings.
In the Touchdown Phase, it's positive to see that your touchdown rate was fair and your speed was only slightly above target. However, the fact that you landed 618 m beyond the touchdown zone and 13.7 m from the centreline indicates the need for improvement in precision and alignment. Keep practicing to ensure you land within the designated zones and maintain proper alignment.
Despite landing with an 11 kn crosswind, which can be challenging, you managed to handle it well. This shows your ability to adapt to different conditions and make necessary adjustments during your approach and landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, maintaining runway alignment is key to a successful landing. It's worth noting that you were 13.7 m from the centreline, which may indicate a need for improved alignment during this phase.
Overall, your landing score of 79.2% is a good starting point, but there is always room for improvement. By focusing on areas such as descent path, speed control, flare technique, touchdown precision, alignment, and crosswind handling, you can continue to enhance your skills as a pilot. Keep up the great work and keep striving for excellence in every landing!
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