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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 3,202 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 342 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna Longitude began with a short taxi from the parking area to the runway at Los Angeles International Airport. The taxi took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The departure roll was on runway 25R at KLAX, with a takeoff distance of 824 meters, which was 24% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 132 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 17 °C with no significant wind affecting the aircraft.
The enroute climb started overhead El Segundo, California, with the aircraft climbing from 1,242 feet above sea level to 29,157 feet above sea level. This climb covered a distance of 52 nm and took 11 minutes. The enroute level cruise began one mile northeast of Phelan, California, lasting 7 minutes and covering 51 nm.
The enroute descent commenced overhead CN23 Harvard Airport in Yermo, California, with the aircraft descending from 29,014 feet above sea level to 7,999 feet above sea level. This descent covered a distance of 104 nm and took 20 minutes. The enroute level cruise after the descent started 2 miles south of Henderson, Nevada, lasting 2 minutes and covering 6 nm. Another descent phase began 3 miles northwest of Boulder City, Nevada, with the aircraft descending from 7,990 feet above sea level to 3,494 feet above sea level in 3 minutes, covering 9 nm.
The landing took place on runway 26L at KLAS Harry Reid International Airport, with a runway length of 3,202 meters. The touchdown occurred 342 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 117 knots and a VSI of -416 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 21 °C with a 5-knot wind at 240°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 4-knot headwind. The total landing distance was 1,281 meters, which was 40% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 14 minutes and covered 1 nm. The total flight distance was 230 nm, with a total flight time of 1,259 minutes. The flight consumed 981 kg of fuel during the journey.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 91.6%! This is a very impressive result and demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency in the various phases of the aircraft landing.
The Approach Phase of the landing was particularly strong, with excellent glideslope alignment and speed well above target. Maintaining a steady approach and ensuring the aircraft is on the correct descent path is crucial for a smooth landing, and it's clear that this was executed effectively in this case.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's great to see that there was good threshold height and a well-executed landing flare. Proper flare technique is essential for a smooth touchdown and minimizing stress on the landing gear, so it's good to see this aspect of the landing being handled proficiently.
While the Touchdown Phase had some areas that could be improved upon, such as a very hard touchdown rate and a slightly higher speed than target, it's important to recognize the positive aspects as well. The fact that the touchdown point was only 96 meters beyond the designated zone shows that overall control during this phase was maintained well, despite the minor deviations.
In the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being slightly off at 15.4 meters from the centerline is a minor discrepancy that can be easily corrected with some adjustments in technique and practice.
Overall, this landing showcased a high level of competency and proficiency in various aspects of the landing procedure. By continuing to focus on areas that need improvement, such as touchdown rate and runway alignment, the landing score can be further improved in future attempts. Keep up the great work and continue to hone your skills to strive for even better performances in the future!
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