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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 2,914 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 584 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 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFLL Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, covering 2 nm. The departure roll on runway 35L was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 783 m (19% of the runway) and a liftoff speed of 112 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 14 °C with a 6 kn wind at 120 °, including a 5 kn crosswind and 3 kn tailwind.
The initial climb began overhead Pusignan in France, ascending from 1,845 ft asl to 27,288 ft asl in 13 minutes, covering 31 nm. The following cruise phase started 1 mile east of Montrigaud and lasted 37 minutes, covering 184 nm.
The descent portion of the flight started 26 miles east of Cadaques in Spain, descending from 27,274 ft asl to 16,447 ft asl in 11 minutes, covering 57 nm. The subsequent level cruise segment started 8 miles south of Tossa de Mar and lasted 44 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. Another descent began 8 miles south of Tossa de Mar, descending from 16,159 ft asl to 1,803 ft asl in 13 minutes, covering 37 nm.
The landing on runway 24R at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport involved touching down 583 m from the threshold at a speed of 85 kn, with a VSI of -143 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 20 °C with a 10 kn wind at 40 °, including a 4 kn crosswind and 9 kn tailwind. The total landing distance was 1,065 m (37% of the runway).
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 320 nm, which took 136 minutes and consumed 457 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 96.1% is very impressive and indicates a high level of proficiency in most aspects of the landing procedure.
In the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment suggests that the aircraft was effectively descending towards the runway at the correct angle. This is a crucial aspect of a successful landing as it ensures that the aircraft is properly positioned for a safe touchdown.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, while the threshold height was slightly above target, the fair landing flare indicates that the pilot was able to smoothly transition the aircraft from descent to a level position just before touchdown. Additionally, the smooth touchdown rate and on-target speed suggest that the landing itself was well executed.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is noted that the touchdown point was slightly beyond the touchdown zone, but the runway touchdown position was very good. This suggests that the pilot was able to effectively control the aircraft and bring it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
However, it is important to highlight the fact that the aircraft landed with a 9 kn tailwind, which is a potential safety concern. Tailwinds can increase landing distances and make it more challenging to control the aircraft during touchdown. It is crucial for pilots to be aware of wind conditions and adjust their approach accordingly to ensure a safe landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 4.4 m off centerline is a minor deviation but is still within acceptable limits. It is important for pilots to strive for precision in runway alignment to ensure a smooth rollout after landing.
Overall, this landing score of 96.1% reflects a high level of skill and proficiency in most aspects of the landing procedure. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot can further improve and strive for even higher scores in future flights. Keep up the great work and continue to prioritize safety in all aspects of flight operations.
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