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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five 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 1,811 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 444 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Santos Dumont Airport (SBRJ), the Airbus A319 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As it reached the runway threshold, the aircraft started its departure roll on runway 20L, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 139 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,062 meters was 81% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and efficient departure.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered a local weather pattern characterized by a temperature of 24°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots. The enroute climb phase began approximately 1 mile southeast of Rio de Janeiro, where the aircraft ascended from 951 feet above sea level to 33,594 feet, a vertical gain of 32,643 feet in just 15 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 89 nautical miles, setting the stage for the enroute cruise phase. The aircraft then leveled off at 33,594 feet, maintaining a steady altitude for 2 minutes as it covered 11 nautical miles. However, the descent phase soon followed, initiated 24 miles south of Paraty, where the aircraft descended from 33,410 feet to 3,863 feet, a decrease of 29,546 feet in 26 minutes. This descent phase covered a distance of 140 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Congonhas Airport (SBSP), it began its final approach to runway 17R from the northwest, aligning itself with the runway at 4 nautical miles and 1,240 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown distance of 447 meters and a touchdown speed of 127 knots, slightly above the target speed. The touchdown rate of -182 feet per minute was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 246 nautical miles, and the aircraft consumed 2,064 kilograms of fuel during the 53-minute flight.
The final approach to runway 17R at SBSP Congonhas Airport from the north west was executed with precision, with the aircraft heading 148.0° at 4 nm and 1,240 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold height at 55 ft above ground level was slightly above the target, but the pilot's skillful handling ensured a stable approach.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown speed of 127 kt was a little fast, but the touchdown distance of 447 m was good, indicating a well-controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -182 fpm was also good, demonstrating a smooth transition from the air to the ground. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a stable and controlled landing.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment. The total landing distance of 979 m, which accounted for 54% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.8% reflecting the pilot's exceptional skill and control. The landing was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise, making it a safe and efficient operation.
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