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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,894 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 257 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Cessna 208B aircraft, departing from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (LIEO) on runway 23. The takeoff roll was short, covering less than 1 nautical mile and taking less than 1 minute. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 80 knots, with a takeoff distance of 675 meters, which was 28% of the runway length.
As the aircraft climbed out of Olbia, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The enroute climb started 2 miles northwest of Loiri Porto San Paolo, where the aircraft climbed from 993 feet above sea level to 6,772 feet, an increase of 5,779 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, starting 1 mile southwest of Ala dei Sardi, which lasted 3 minutes and covered 10 nautical miles. This was followed by another climb phase, starting overhead Lode, where the aircraft climbed from 6,588 feet to 8,697 feet, an increase of 2,109 feet in 3 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued to alternate between level cruise and climb phases, with notable climbs starting 12 miles west of Fiumicino, where it climbed from 6,000 feet to 8,912 feet, an increase of 2,913 feet in 5 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles. Another notable climb started 4 miles north of Monte Romano, where the aircraft climbed from 6,020 feet to 7,819 feet, an increase of 1,799 feet in 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (LIRF), it entered a final approach phase, heading 163.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,379 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 62 knots and a touchdown distance of 249 meters, which was 30% of the runway length.
The aircraft landed on runway 16L, which was 3,894 meters long, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 64 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -379 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 18 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 256 nautical miles, taking 115 minutes, and the aircraft used 369 kilograms of fuel.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed on runway 16L at LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 163.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,379 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions. The temperature was 15°C, and the wind was minimal, with a speed of 1 kt from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 kt and a headwind of 0 kt. The aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed, allowing for a smooth touchdown.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 62 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 64 kt. The touchdown distance of 249 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the landing. The touchdown rate of -379 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive, suggesting a controlled descent.
The most notable aspect of this landing was the aircraft's alignment with the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the rollout alignment was perfect. This indicates that the pilot had maintained a high level of situational awareness and control throughout the landing, ensuring a safe and efficient touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,168 meters was 30% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities.
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